CEFR B2

symbolic

adjective

Meaning

Serving as a symbol; representing or standing for something else, especially an abstract idea or quality.

Examples

The handshake is symbolic of agreement and trust.
A red rose is often symbolic of love and romance.

Synonyms: representative, iconic, emblematic, typifying

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symbolic (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

Definition

Serving as a symbol; representing or standing for something else, especially an abstract idea or quality.

Examples

The handshake is symbolic of agreement and trust.
A red rose is often symbolic of love and romance.
The broken chain was symbolic of their newfound freedom.

How to Use symbolic

symbolic of (prepositional phrase): Serving as a symbol for something. — "The white flag is symbolic of surrender."

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