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 of emblematic

• symbolic
• 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

The country's labor market is yet another area emblematic of that paradox. —Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2025

The contrast between the pace of artistic creation and the speed of government bureaucracy has become emblematic of what Brazil must overcome. —Caio Delcolli, IndieWire, 26 Nov. 2025

One such element is an ‘emblematic ingredient’ to provide the literal flavor of each hotel. —Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025

While the viral post captured just one moment, Newcomb said the gesture was emblematic of Chris’s everyday approach to their relationship. —Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 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