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

• symbolic
• symbolical
• representative

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

Perhaps the most emblematic example of banana price stability is at Trader Joe’s. —Mike Winters, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025

Sennott is emblematic of her generation of auteur creatives who built their first followings via content shared on social media platforms. —Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025

The case of Mamulya, a donkey whose hoof was shattered, apparently in a mine explosion, becomes central to the story, emblematic of the assistance the sanctuary receives from within and beyond Ukraine’s borders in order to provide state-of-the-art medical treatments. —Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025

Wednesday’s 1-0 loss to Madrid was, in some respects, emblematic of Juventus this season. —James Horncastle, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025

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

Rhymes for emblematic

• achromatic
• acrobatic
• adriatic
• aliphatic
• antistatic
• aromatic
• astigmatic
• autocratic
• automatic
• bureaucratic
• charismatic
• cholestatic

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