symbolism — The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities; an artistic and literary movement emphasizing symbolic meaning
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities; an artistic and literary movement emphasizing symbolic meaning
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪmbəˌlɪzəm/
Korean meaning: 상징주의; 아이디어나 성질을 나타내는 기호나 상징의 사용
Korean pronunciation: **심**벌리즘
Example Sentences
- The teacher spent an hour explaining the symbolism in Gatsby's green light, but I still think it's just a lamp.
- The movie was heavy with symbolism, from the recurring butterfly motif to the color red representing passion.
- My art professor said my painting lacked symbolism, so I added a banana and called it 'existential fruit crisis.'
symbolism
NOUN//ˈsɪmbəˌlɪzəm//
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities; an artistic and literary movement emphasizing symbolic meaning
An artist explains the symbolism in her painting to gallery visitors
Between idealism and realism, symbolism paints the truth
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'symbolisme', derived from Late Latin 'symbolus' meaning 'sign or token', which came from Greek 'symbolon' (a sign or emblem formed by breaking an object in two).
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📝Examples
“The teacher spent an hour explaining the symbolism in Gatsby's green light, but I still think it's just a lamp.”
“The movie was heavy with symbolism, from the recurring butterfly motif to the color red representing passion.”
“My art professor said my painting lacked symbolism, so I added a banana and called it 'existential fruit crisis.'”
“The symbolism movement in literature emphasized emotional expression through metaphorical imagery.”
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