English / word
symbolism
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
The practice of representing things by symbols, or investing things with a symbolic meaning.
In context
01
The novel uses rich symbolism to depict moral decay.
02
The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.
Synonyms
allegory,metaphor,figurative representation
Antonyms
literalism,directness
Collocations
rich symbolism,religious symbolism,use of symbolism