iconographic

[ ahy-kon-uh-graf-ik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to iconography.

Word History and Origins

Origin of iconographic¹

First recorded in 1850–55; icono- + -graphic

Example Sentences

This suggests a "hybrid" nature of these death whistle sounds, combining a basic psychoaffective influence on listeners with more elaborate mental processes of sound symbolism, signifying the iconographic nature.

From Science Daily

These ceremonies included visual and sonic iconographic elements of mythological deities of the Aztec underworld, which may also be symbolized in the Aztec death whistle.

From Science Daily

The brand’s first West Coast retail location is open through the summer in West Hollywood, featuring its iconographic crinkle-cut fabric swimsuits IRL until Sept. 22.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite this, and the fact that this type of wine accords with bibliographic, archaeological and iconographic sources, the team clarifies that the fact that this acid is not present may be due to degradation over time.

From Science Daily

Kings Starter jacket, the ribbed corduroy from the house shoes her dad would buy at the swap meet, a quilted inside that draws from the iconographic element of a Chanel bag.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• descriptive
• illustrated
• photographic
• visual
• vivid