symbolic
simbólico
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
simbólico
example
The process of disarmament thus assumes a purely 'symbolic' character.
And never mind that the summit may turn out to be a purely 'symbolic' event.
The apology for slavery is important in 'symbolic' terms only, especially given the crisis in Liberia.
The city has today become 'symbolic' of the systematic and sustained devaluation of the dignity of women.
In measuring that weakness, his sexual misbehaviour is more 'symbolic' than significant.
Perhaps, too, this is 'symbolic' of a psychological disruption as Warhol the man attempts to reclaim himself from Warhol the legend.
Now, the loss of Spain is more politically 'symbolic' than militarily significant.
But the failure to open up the reserve to oil exploration is 'symbolic' of environmentalism's influence.
In such a circumstance the label under which punishment is imposed would appear to be purely 'symbolic' .
In a 'symbolic' gesture Chambers cut his annual salary to $1 to appease shareholders and departing employees.
It's 'symbolic' of the acceptance by the people of the new monarch and acceptance of the new monarch to serve.
All the while, the world makes 'symbolic' gestures of concern and assistance.
It is 'symbolic' of loneliness, but also safety and guidance.
Bronze bells are not only percussion instruments but also ritual instruments 'symbolic' of social status and power.
To me this is 'symbolic' of the effect of the book - shedding light on what otherwise might be passed by unnoticed.
The handshake was a 'symbolic' gesture signifying that intention.
If one were to judge Watts on his late, 'symbolic' work, one might give him low marks for technique, anatomy and draughtsmanship.
Cotton's highly 'symbolic' paintings make statements about the value of land, Maori land concerns and the impact of colonisation.
I also think that maybe this was a 'symbolic' journey, representing my quest to my inner psyche.
The presentations represented a 'symbolic' passing of the torch from one generation to the next.
The exploration and searching of the butterfly may be 'symbolic' of the poet's search for an explanation or a meaning for the death of someone close to him.
The castle site is 'symbolic' of York's importance in national affairs of state, much of which is forgotten by people, or not known.
Some people have suggested as a 'symbolic' gesture, perhaps, it would be demolished.
Their proposal for a nuclear-free zone is a largely 'symbolic' but very significant gesture in the face of terrorist violence.
For Baxter, it seems 'symbolic' of his becoming - in late middle age - a family man for the first time.
A stone is also 'symbolic' of eternity, like the cornerstone of a building, placed to last for all time.
To date, their achievements have been purely 'symbolic' or legislative rather than financial.
A building can be 'symbolic' of power, but it can also be a folly.
This seems to be 'symbolic' of the many recent developments which simply do not belong in the community.
However, the territories gained were significant only in a 'symbolic' way.
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