sym·bol·ic also sym·bol·i·cal 
/sɪmˈbɑ:lɪk/ /sɪmˈbɑ:lɪkəl/ adjective
/sɪmˈbɑ:lɪk/ /sɪmˈbɑ:lɪkəl/ adjective 1 [more symbolic; most symbolic] : expressing or representing an idea or quality without using words
▪ The lighting of the candles is symbolic. ▪ a purely symbolic act/gesture [=an act/gesture that is intended as a symbol of something but that does not have any real effect] — often + of ▪ Wedding rings are symbolic of eternal love. ▪ The dove is symbolic of peace. 2 [more symbolic; most symbolic] : relating to or being used as a symbol
▪ The number 7 has symbolic significance/importance [=has significance/importance as a symbol] in their religion. ▪ The sharing of the wine has symbolic meaning. 3 : using symbols
▪ symbolic writing
▪ The lighting of the candles is symbolic. ▪ a purely symbolic act/gesture [=an act/gesture that is intended as a symbol of something but that does not have any real effect] — often + of ▪ Wedding rings are symbolic of eternal love. ▪ The dove is symbolic of peace.
▪ The number 7 has symbolic significance/importance [=has significance/importance as a symbol] in their religion. ▪ The sharing of the wine has symbolic meaning.
▪ symbolic writing
— sym·bol·i·cal·ly /sɪmˈbɑ:lɪkli/ adverb
▪ Symbolically, the color green represents envy. ▪ The storm is symbolically important in the story.
/sɪmˈbɑ:lɪkli/ adverb ▪ Symbolically, the color green represents envy. ▪ The storm is symbolically important in the story.
