symbolic
simbolik
definition
adjective
a repeating design symbolic of eternity
serving as a symbol.
the symbolic meaning of motifs and designs
involving the use of symbols or symbolism.
translation of 'symbolic'
adjective
simbolik
example
Bronze bells are not only percussion instruments but also ritual instruments 'symbolic' of social status and power.
The city has today become 'symbolic' of the systematic and sustained devaluation of the dignity of women.
The destruction of both wall and statue is 'symbolic' of breaking free from oppression, and the elation on the faces of the people was the same.
And never mind that the summit may turn out to be a purely 'symbolic' event.
In Aaronovitch's telling, events in the Balkans become purely 'symbolic' .
An inverted glass is 'symbolic' of the fact that those missing are unable to raise their glasses in a toast.
Some people have suggested as a 'symbolic' gesture, perhaps, it would be demolished.
Cotton's highly 'symbolic' paintings make statements about the value of land, Maori land concerns and the impact of colonisation.
Now, the loss of Spain is more politically 'symbolic' than militarily significant.
A stone is also 'symbolic' of eternity, like the cornerstone of a building, placed to last for all time.
The castle site is 'symbolic' of York's importance in national affairs of state, much of which is forgotten by people, or not known.
Her term two has been a much rockier ride than her more 'symbolic' , ambassadorial first term.
They feel this is 'symbolic' of the problems we face in the nation.
If one were to judge Watts on his late, 'symbolic' work, one might give him low marks for technique, anatomy and draughtsmanship.
In measuring that weakness, his sexual misbehaviour is more 'symbolic' than significant.
The handshake was a 'symbolic' gesture signifying that intention.
In 'symbolic' terms, a national currency is felt by some to be part of the very idea of nationhood.
To date, their achievements have been purely 'symbolic' or legislative rather than financial.
For Baxter, it seems 'symbolic' of his becoming - in late middle age - a family man for the first time.
In a 'symbolic' gesture Chambers cut his annual salary to $1 to appease shareholders and departing employees.
Dirty hospitals are 'symbolic' of an under-funded health service.
But as well as the bread and butter issues, there is a significant 'symbolic' loss for republicans.
In such a circumstance the label under which punishment is imposed would appear to be purely 'symbolic' .
The flag is 'symbolic' of the Democracy in which we are lucky enough to live.
"I think that 'The Scream' is one of the best paintings in the world. It is a great 'symbolic' painting."
The process of disarmament thus assumes a purely 'symbolic' character.
A single large, spoked wheel above the train takes the painting into the 'symbolic' realm.
To me this is 'symbolic' of the effect of the book - shedding light on what otherwise might be passed by unnoticed.
However, the territories gained were significant only in a 'symbolic' way.
It is 'symbolic' of loneliness, but also safety and guidance.
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