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

Mirazur is one such restaurant, with the menu centered on its biodynamic garden in Menton since 2020, and one salad dish becoming emblematic of that transition. — Joel Hart, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2026

The rapid development of James, a senior wide receiver/tight end who finished with five catches for 83 yards, is emblematic of a team that went 1-8 in 2024, raised its win total to four last year and has already equaled that number this season. — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Higher prices at the pump Brent’s return to $100 per barrel is emblematic of the ongoing uncertainty over the flow of oil and threats to refineries in the Middle East. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

Dishes that are emblematic of Italian cuisine include pizza, various pasta dishes (such as lasagna and pasta alla carbonara), risotto, osso buco, and tiramisu. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026

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