symbolic

simbolico

Che esprime un’idea o un sentimento con un gesto o un oggetto, anziché produrre un risultato pratico diretto.

In inglese semplice: Showing an idea or feeling through an action or object, rather than producing a direct practical result.

• The gift was a symbolic gesture.
• Their small victory was largely symbolic.
• The open door is symbolic of welcome.

Come si usa: be symbolic of something (The shared meal is symbolic of friendship.)

Sinonimi: representative, token

Espressioni comuni: symbolic gesture, symbolic victory, symbolic of something

simbolico

Che riguarda segni, immagini o oggetti che rappresentano idee o altre cose.

In inglese semplice: Connected with signs, pictures, or objects that stand for ideas or other things.

• The color has a symbolic meaning.
• These numbers carry symbolic value in her religion.
• The artist uses symbolic images throughout the painting.

Sinonimi: emblematic

Espressioni comuni: symbolic meaning, symbolic value, symbolic language