Iconic
Significado: Memorable; legendary; worthy of recognition.
'Iconic' is applied to anything memorable or culturally significant—often with hyperbole. 'That's iconic' can mean anything from genuinely legendary to just funny. Frequent Gen Z praise word.
Ejemplos
- That moment was iconic. 那个时刻太经典了Ese momento fue icónicoあの瞬間は伝説的だった그 순간은 전설이었어.
- Iconic behavior. 经典行为Comportamiento icónico伝説的な行動전설적인 행동.
- She's iconic. 她太经典了Ella es icónica彼女は伝説그녀는 전설이야.
Pronunciación
/aɪˈkɒnɪk/
Guía de uso
Contexto: praise, culture, moments
Tono: admiring, sometimes ironic
✓ Correcto
- Iconic太经典了Icónico伝説的だ레전드
- That's iconic那太经典了Eso es icónicoそれは象徴的だ그거 레전드야
- So iconic太经典了Muy icónicoめっちゃ伝説的완전 레전드
Errores comunes
- Often hyperbolic—not everything called 'iconic' is legendary
Origen e historia
From 'icon' (religious symbol, then cultural symbol). Gen Z uses it more liberally for anything worthy of note. Sometimes ironic for trivial things.
Etimología: From icon: worthy of worship/recognition
Primera vez registrado: Traditional word, Gen Z usage 2010s
Contexto cultural
Era: Traditional word, Gen Z usage 2010s
Generation: Gen Z and Millennials
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Pop culture
Regional notes: Global usage.
Variaciones
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