| 单词 | iconoclastic |
| 释义 | iconoclastic (once / 14962 pages) adj The word iconoclastic is an adjective referring to a breaking of established rules or destruction of accepted beliefs. It might refer to an artist with an unorthodox style, or an iconoclastic attack, either physical or verbal, on a religious doctrine or image. Consider the Greek word eikōn, or "image," coupled with -klastēs, "one who breaks," and you get a good image of someone who is iconoclastic. An iconoclastic approach to religion involves tearing down the icons representing the church. While this was once done physically, through riots and mayhem, today’s iconoclasts usually prefer using words. Not all iconoclasts are destructive, however. An iconoclastic approach to art and music has given rise to the development of new genres and styles through breaking the rules. WORD FAMILYiconoclastic: iconoclastically+/iconoclasm: iconoclasms, iconoclastic USAGE EXAMPLESHow easily we fall into the trap of seeing female writers as either iconoclastically breaking free from gender roles, or damagingly swamped by them. The Guardian(Dec 30, 2016) He relates Ben’s iconoclastic lifestyle and eventual realization of his own need to change to basic questions of parenting and even civic participation. Los Angeles Times(Dec 29, 2016) The moral: Just because something is iconoclastic doesn’t mean it’s true. Washington Post(Dec 28, 2016) 1adj characterized by attack on established beliefs or institutions Syn unorthodox breaking with convention or tradition 2adj destructive of images used in religious worship; said of religions, such as Islam, in which the representation of living things is prohibited Syn destructive causing destruction or much damage |
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