symbolical
Standing for more
Symbolical is a less common variant of symbolic, meaning representing something through symbols or serving as a symbol: The dove is symbolical of peace.
Both forms work identically, though symbolic dominates in contemporary usage.
Symbolical appears more often in older or formal texts.
Of or relating to ideas
- philosophicalConcerned with fundamental truths
- esotericAccessible to few
- theoreticalBased on hypothesis, untested
- notionalConceptual, not concrete
transcendental · intangible · mystical · cerebral · intellectual · immaterial · ethereal · sublime
Symbolic tale with deeper meaning
- metaphorImplied identity comparison
- figurativeRepresenting through imagery
- emblemRepresentational sign or device
- representationDepiction or likeness
typify · personify · signify · epitome · archetype · manifestation · embodiment · exemplify
Highest point or tuft
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
- coat of armsHereditary symbolic emblem
banner · flag · standard · pennant · ensign · sigil · monogram · heraldry
Instructive allegorical narrative
- allegorySymbolic tale with deeper meaning
- fableMoral tale with animals
- imageryVivid descriptive language
- allusionIndirect reference to something
connotation · subtext · implication · motif · metaphor · personification · synecdoche · metonymy
Meaning-bearing form
- pictogramSymbol using visual likeness
- ideogramSymbol representing concept directly
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- glyphVisual form of character
hieroglyph · rune · cipher · token · sign · semiotics · referent · denotation
Formal event marking occasions
- sacramentSacred ritual conveying grace
- liturgyFormal worship structure
- riteCeremonial act or practice
- communionProfound shared closeness
baptism · consecration · altar · vestment · pilgrimage · offering · ordination · veneration
conceptual
Of or relating to ideas
- philosophicalConcerned with fundamental truths
- esotericAccessible to few
- theoreticalBased on hypothesis, untested
notional · transcendental · intangible · mystical · cerebral · intellectual · immaterial · ethereal · sublime · ideological
allegory
Symbolic tale with deeper meaning
- metaphorImplied identity comparison
- figurativeRepresenting through imagery
- emblemRepresentational sign or device
representation · typify · personify · signify · epitome · archetype · manifestation · embodiment · exemplify · illustrate
crest
Highest point or tuft
coat of arms · banner · flag · standard · pennant · ensign · sigil · monogram · heraldry · device
parable
Instructive allegorical narrative
- allegorySymbolic tale with deeper meaning
- fableMoral tale with animals
- imageryVivid descriptive language
allusion · connotation · subtext · implication · motif · metaphor · personification · synecdoche · metonymy · archetype
signifier
Meaning-bearing form
- pictogramSymbol using visual likeness
- ideogramSymbol representing concept directly
- iconPictorial screen symbol
glyph · hieroglyph · rune · cipher · token · sign · semiotics · referent · denotation · codify
ceremony
Formal event marking occasions
communion · baptism · consecration · altar · vestment · pilgrimage · offering · ordination · veneration · incense
symbolicalliteral
Meaning exactly what's said
explicit · direct · straightforward · plain · nonrepresentative
- symbolic giftsPresents conveying deeper meaning
- symbolic gestureAction representing abstract meaning
- symbolic actDeed with representative meaning
- symbolic figureRepresentation of abstract concept
- symbolic meaningRepresentational significance beyond literal
- symbolic imageryPictures representing abstract concepts