emblematic

adjective

em·​blem·​at·​ic ˌem-blə-ˈma-tik 

variants or less commonly emblematical

ˌem-blə-ˈma-ti-kəl 

: of, relating to, or constituting an emblem : symbolic, representative

emblematically

ˌem-blə-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• representational
• representative
• symbolic
• symbolical

Examples of emblematic in a Sentence

the dove is emblematic of the organization's mission to bring some peace to a troubled world

Recent Examples on the Web

The frustration and befuddlement regarding how Latinos voted in 2024 is emblematic of the old way of thinking about Latinos. —Jp Brammer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024

But Justice Jackson is also emblematic of the minimal impact Mr. Biden has had in reshaping the upper reaches of the federal judiciary – at least compared with his predecessor. —Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Dec. 2024

The two playable figures of Assassin’s Creed Shadows are emblematic of the nearly 20-year history of the popular video game series. —EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024

This charcuterie board is emblematic of the radical honesty Angie K brings to the show. —Kinsey Jasnoch, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin emblēmaticus, from emblēmat-, emblēma emblem entry 1 + -icus -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

emblematic

adjective

em·​blem·​at·​ic ˌem-blə-ˈmat-ik 

variants also emblematical

-ˈmat-i-kəl 

: of, relating to, or serving as an emblem : symbolic