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emblematic

adjective · /ˌɛmbləˈmætɪk/ · Level 3 · Advanced

What does emblematic mean?

emblematic (adjective): serving as a visible symbol for something abstract.

Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.

How do you use emblematic in a sentence?

How do you pronounce emblematic?

/ˌɛmbləˈmætɪk/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.

Where does emblematic come from?

From French emblématique.

Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What are synonyms of emblematic?

Words related to emblematic

From Princeton WordNet 3.1.

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What does “emblematic” mean?

serving as a visible symbol for something abstract

Right! That's what “emblematic” means.

not in good health; not feeling well; somewhat ill

Not quite: that's what unwell means.

having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate

Not quite: that's what intricate means.

having or suggesting great physical power or force

Not quite: that's what muscular means.

Which word is closest in meaning to “emblematic”?

handsome

Not quite: handsome means something else.

symbolic

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dominant

Not quite: dominant means something else.

imperial

Not quite: imperial means something else.

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