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iconoclastic — attacking or criticizing cherished beliefs or institutions; going against established traditions

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: attacking or criticizing cherished beliefs or institutions; going against established traditions

Pronunciation (IPA): /aɪˌkɑːnəˈklæstɪk/

Example Sentences

  • The iconoclastic chef put pineapple on pizza and called it 'traditional Italian cuisine.'
  • Her iconoclastic book challenged everything we thought we knew about parenting.
  • The professor's iconoclastic lecture suggested that homework might actually harm students' creativity.

iconoclastic

ADJECTIVE

[/aɪˌkɑːnəˈklæstɪk/]

attacking or criticizing cherished beliefs or institutions; going against established traditions

a bold young artist holds up a modern graffiti-style painting that clashes dramatically with the classical artwork around her. She stands defiantly next to an ornate golden-framed traditional portrait hanging on the wall. Museum visitors in formal attire look shocked and disapproving at her unconventional art piece. A stern museum guard approaches with crossed arms while other patrons whisper and point. The contrast between her vibrant street art and the stuffy classical environment creates visible tension. attacking or criticizing cherished beliefs and going against established traditions
💡 Concept

a bold young artist holds up a modern graffiti-style painting that clashes dramatically with the classical artwork around her. She stands defiantly next to an ornate golden-framed traditional portrait hanging on the wall. Museum visitors in formal attire look shocked and disapproving at her unconventional art piece. A stern museum guard approaches with crossed arms while other patrons whisper and point. The contrast between her vibrant street art and the stuffy classical environment creates visible tension. attacking or criticizing cherished beliefs and going against established traditions

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/aɪˌkɑːnəˈklæstɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/aɪˌkɒnəˈklæstɪk/

🌳Etymology

Rooticon
Suffix--clastic

Origin

From Greek 'eikonoklastes' meaning 'image-breaker,' referring to 8th-century Byzantine religious movements that destroyed religious icons and artwork, considering them idolatrous.

Breakdown

icono- (image/icon) + -clast (breaker/destroyer) + -ic (adjective suffix meaning 'characterized by')

🎵Rhyme

scholasticfantasticelastic
scholastic
fantastic
elastic

🔗Collocations

iconoclastic attitude
iconoclastic artist
iconoclastic criticism
iconoclastic approach
iconoclastic spirit

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“The iconoclastic chef put pineapple on pizza and called it 'traditional Italian cuisine.'”

“Her iconoclastic book challenged everything we thought we knew about parenting.”

“The professor's iconoclastic lecture suggested that homework might actually harm students' creativity.”

😄 Fun example

“His iconoclastic fashion sense included wearing socks with sandals to formal events.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

revolutionaryrebellioussubversiveunconventionalradical

Antonyms

traditionalconventionalorthodox

Related

iconoclasthereticaldissidentmaverick

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