Dictionary Entry
symbolism
symbolism is a 9-letter English word with 8 senses as noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: The act of symbolizing, or the state of being symbolized; as, symbolism in Christian art is the representation of truth, virtues, vices, etc., by emblematic colors, signs, and forms. Face value is 18 in Scrabble and 21 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
9 letters · Scrabble 18 · Words With Friends 21 · 8 senses
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- 1noun
The act of symbolizing, or the state of being symbolized; as, symbolism in Christian art is the representation of truth, virtues, vices, etc., by emblematic colors, signs, and forms.
- 2noun
A system of symbols or representations.
- 3noun
The practice of using symbols, or the system of notation developed thereby.
- 4noun
A combining together of parts or ingredients.
- 5noun
The science of creeds; symbolics.
- 6noun
the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning
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- 7noun
a system of symbols and symbolic representations
- 8noun
an artistic movement in the late 19th century that tried to express abstract or mystical ideas through the symbolic use of images
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