Emblematic

/ˌɛm.blɪˈmæt.ɪk/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Serving as a symbol or emblem; representative.

The golden eagle is emblematic of strength and freedom.

Symbolically significant; representing a particular quality or concept.

The broken chains were emblematic of the country's fight for independence.

Relating to or serving as an emblem.

Her actions were emblematic of the commitment to social justice.

Typical or characteristic of a particular group or category.

The artist's work is emblematic of the modern abstract movement.

From the Middle French 'emblématique', derived from the term 'embleme'.

emblematic of

indicating a particular characteristic or quality.

emblematic figure

a person or thing that serves as a symbol.

emblematic act

an action that symbolizes a broader idea or theme.

emblem

a symbolic object or image representing a particular quality or concept.

symbolic

serving as a symbol or representation.

icon

a representation or a symbol that is widely recognized.