unsymbolic
- adjective
- /ʌnˈsɪmbəlɪk/
- This monument is intended to be purely unsymbolic, offering no deeper interpretation.
Examples
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The painting was entirely unsymbolic and focused on pure color.
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The artist preferred an unsymbolic approach, focusing on realism rather than hidden meanings.
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Unlike much modern poetry, her writing remained refreshingly unsymbolic.
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Her speech was refreshingly unsymbolic and straightforward.
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The painting was so abstract that it appeared completely unsymbolic and offered no recognizable imagery.
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His remarks about the event were unsymbolic, focusing solely on the factual elements rather than any deeper meaning.
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The minimalist design of the room felt unsymbolic, with every object chosen for its practical use rather than for any aesthetic message.
Synonyms
Using plain words that mean exactly what they say
A way of showing things that does not use signs and shows real objects directly
Using words that mean exactly what they say
Antonyms
How Symbolic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unsymbolic is built from un- ('not') and symbolic (from symbol, 'a sign' or 'something that stands for an idea'). So unsymbolic means 'not showing a hidden meaning', plain and literal, like a picture that shows only what it is.