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emblematical

emblematical

8.9
Acting as a symbol of an idea like peace or courage
  • adjective
  • /ˌɛmbləˈmætɪkəl/
translation icon : emblemático
  • The painting featured an emblematical lion, representing strength and courage.

Examples

  • The olive branch is often regarded as emblematical of peace throughout Western culture.

  • Her speech was rich in emblematical references to hope and unity.

  • The dove is an emblematical representation of peace.

  • In literature, the rose often serves as an emblematical symbol of love.

  • The dove is often considered an emblematical representation of peace in many cultures.

  • Her painting was emblematical of hope, using bright colors to portray a promising future.

  • The flag serves as an emblematical symbol of national pride and unity among its people.

Synonyms

symbolic
vsemblematical
158 4.3

A way of showing meaning using a color, object or action

is the general sense stressing visible representation of abstract meaning
iconic
vsemblematical
133 4.4

Very well known and seen as a symbol of something

is about visible representation of abstract content rather than public fame
emblematic
vsemblematical
16 7.0

A symbol of an idea or quality, like a flag

is more general used as a visible marker rather than a direct sign
symbolical
vsemblematical
7.3

That shows an idea by a sign or object

is the same idea but used in broader or varied contexts
allegoric
vsemblematical
  • Literature
8.5

Full of symbols that represent ideas or morals

is more direct visual representation rather than a narrative metaphor

How Symbolic

iconic
133 4.4
symbolic
158 4.3
emblematical
8.9
suggestive
18 5.2

Surface Forms

emblematical positive

Morphology

emblematical = emblematic (transparent) = emblem + atic + al

The word 'emblematical' is transparently derived from 'emblematic' with the addition of the suffix '-al', maintaining the symbolic meaning.

Etymology

The word emblematical comes from emblem, which comes from an old Greek word meaning 'to put in'. Think of an emblem as a small picture 'put into' something to stand for a larger idea, so emblematical means 'symbolic'.