Iconic: meaning, definitions and examples

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iconic

 

[ aɪˈkɒnɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

pop culture

Widely recognized and well-established, especially in the context of popular culture.

Synonyms

celebrated, famous, legendary, renowned

Examples of usage

  • That movie is considered iconic in the film industry.
  • Her iconic hairstyle became a trendsetter.
  • The iconic singer left a lasting impact on the music industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "iconic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 icônico

🇮🇳 प्रसिद्ध

🇩🇪 ikonisch

🇮🇩 ikonik

🇺🇦 знаковий

🇵🇱 ikoniczny

🇯🇵 象徴的 (しょうちょうてき)

🇫🇷 iconique

🇪🇸 icónico

🇹🇷 ikonik

🇰🇷 상징적인

🇸🇦 رمزي

🇨🇿 ikonický

🇸🇰 ikonický

🇨🇳 标志性的 (biāozhìxìng de)

🇸🇮 ikoničen

🇮🇸 táknrænn

🇰🇿 иконалық

🇬🇪 იკონური

🇦🇿 ikonik

🇲🇽 icónico

Etymology

The word 'iconic' originates from the Greek word 'eikōn', meaning 'image' or 'resemblance'. It first appeared in English in the late 17th century. Over time, 'iconic' has come to represent something that is widely recognized and represents a particular era or style, especially in popular culture.

See also: icon, iconoclast, iconography, iconolatry, icons, laconicism.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,862, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.