Simple meaning
What does Symbolic mean?
Symbolic means standing for another meaning.
Dictionary definition
Symbolic means representing a deeper idea rather than being only literal.
Example sentences
Symbolic in a sentence
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Our teacher explained the word symbolic during vocabulary practice.
medium
In the reading passage, symbolic helped us understand the writer's exact meaning.
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Using symbolic in my essay made my interpretation more precise and clear.
Synonyms
Words like Symbolic
representativeRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
figurativeRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
emblematicRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
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Symbolic word family
Base word
symbolic
adjective
symbolic
Base form.
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What does symbolic mean?
SYMBOLIC means symbolic means standing for another meaning.
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