iconic — widely recognized and well-established; representing something famous or characteristic
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: widely recognized and well-established; representing something famous or characteristic
Pronunciation (IPA): /aɪˈkɑːnɪk/
Korean meaning: 상징적인, 대표적인, 아이콘이 된
Korean pronunciation: 아이-카-닉 (강세: 카)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's kimchi recipe became iconic in our neighborhood - even aliens would travel light-years to taste it!
- The Eiffel Tower is an iconic symbol of Paris.
- Steve Jobs' black turtleneck became so iconic that even my pet turtle started wearing one.
iconic
ADJECTIVE//aɪˈkɑːnɪk//
widely recognized and well-established; representing something famous or characteristic
The singer’s iconic performance changed the history of pop culture forever.
The tower became an iconic landmark recognized around the world. (ICON + LEGEND = ICONIC)
The iconic photograph became symbolic of an entire generation and deeply nostalgic years later.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어 'eikon(상, 형상)'에서 시작되어 '성스러운 그림'을 뜻하는 'icon'에 형용사 접미사 '-ic'이 붙어 탄생했습니다. 원래 종교적 성화를 의미했지만, 현대에는 '상징적인 것'을 나타내게 되었어요.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's kimchi recipe became iconic in our neighborhood - even aliens would travel light-years to taste it!”
“The Eiffel Tower is an iconic symbol of Paris.”
“Steve Jobs' black turtleneck became so iconic that even my pet turtle started wearing one.”
“This painting will become iconic in art history.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.