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emblematic - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'emblematic' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Emblematic [ a.]
- Alt. of Emblematical

Meaning of 'emblematic' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . emblematic [ s]
Meaning (1):
- serving as a visible symbol for something abstract
Example in sentence:
  • a crown is emblematic of royalty;
  • the spinning wheel was as symbolic of colonical Massachusetts as the codfish
Meaning (2):
- being or serving as an illustration of a type
Example in sentence:
  • an action exemplary of his conduct;
  • the free discussion that is emblematic of democracy

Nearby Words:

embace embale emball embalm embalmed embalmer embalming embalmment embank embanked

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