symbolically
adverb/sɪmˈbɑlɪkli/
Frequency rank: #13,511 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that represents or stands for something else, especially an idea or quality.
Example sentence
The two leaders shook hands symbolically to show their commitment to peace.
Synonyms & related words
- figuratively
- representatively
- emblematically
- metaphorically
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