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iconic

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /aɪˈkɑnɪk/ · UK /aɪˈkɒnɪk/

iconic means: Very famous and easily recognized, often representing a particular time, place, or idea.

adjective

FAMOUS AND RECOGNIZABLEB2

Very famous and easily recognized, often representing a particular time, place, or idea.

  • The city has several iconic buildings.
  • That iconic photograph appeared on countless posters.
  • Her red dress became an iconic part of the film.

Similar words: famous, legendary

Common phrases: iconic image, iconic building, iconic song

DISTINCTIVE FEATUREC1

Showing a feature or action that strongly identifies a particular person, group, or thing.

  • The fighter repeated his iconic move.
  • Her iconic style makes her paintings easy to recognize.
  • The curved roof is the house's most iconic feature.

Similar words: distinctive, characteristic, signature

Common phrases: iconic move, iconic style, iconic feature

REPRESENTING SOMETHINGC2

Representing an object or idea through a sign or image, often by looking like it.

  • Drawing a circle is an iconic gesture for a ball.
  • Some signs in sign language are iconic.
  • The study compares iconic images with written symbols.

Similar words: representational, symbolic

Common phrases: iconic gesture, iconic sign, iconic representation

Questions about iconic

What does iconic mean?

Very famous and easily recognized, often representing a particular time, place, or idea.

What is iconic in other languages?

Türkçe: ikonik · Español: icónico · Français: emblématique · Deutsch: ikonisch · Italiano: iconico · 日本語: 象徴的な

How do you pronounce iconic?

In American English /aɪˈkɑnɪk/; in British English /aɪˈkɒnɪk/.

How do you use iconic in a sentence?

The city has several iconic buildings. That iconic photograph appeared on countless posters.

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