Symbolism Definition

sĭmbə-lĭzəm
noun
The representation of things by use of symbols, esp. in art or literature.
Webster's New World
A system of symbols.
Webster's New World
Symbolic meaning.
Webster's New World
Revelation or suggestion of intangible conditions or truths by artistic invention.
American Heritage
The theories or practices of the Symbolists.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Symbolism

Noun

Singular:
symbolism
Plural:
symbolisms

Origin of Symbolism

  • Coined between 1645 and 1655 from symbol and -ism.

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Symbolism Sentence Examples

  • The butterfly is often chosen for its symbolism of beauty and change.

  • The Anglican Church retains only the Biblical symbolism of " the blessing of the hand."

  • Butterfly tattoos have symbolism behind them.

  • While the stone techinically "breaks the circle," the symbolism is still there.

  • Emotions are high, locking the reader into the symbolism they provide for the whole story of Harry Potter.

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Words Starting With

SSYSYM

Words Ending With

MSMISM

Unscrambles

symbolism

Words Starting With S and Ending With M

Starts With S & Ends With MStarts With SY & Ends With MStarts With S & Ends With SM

Word Length

9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With S9 Letter Words Ending With M