1. serving as a visible symbol for something abstract (Freq. 3) - a crown is emblematic of royalty - the spinning wheel was as symbolic of colonical Massachusetts as the codfish • Syn: emblematical, symbolic, symbolical • Similar to: representative • Derivationally related forms: symbol (for: symbolical), symbol (for: symbolic), emblem (for: emblematical), emblem 2. being or serving as an illustration of a type - the free discussion that is emblematic of democracy - an action exemplary of his conduct • Syn: exemplary, typic • Similar to: typical • Derivationally related forms: type (for: typic), example (for: exemplary), emblem
