iconoclastic
[ ahy-kon-uh-klas-tik ]
/ aɪˌkɒn əË?klæs tɪk /
Save This Word!
adjective
attacking or ignoring cherished beliefs and long-held traditions, etc., as being based on error, superstition, or lack of creativity: an iconoclastic architect whose buildings are like monumental sculptures.
breaking or destroying images, especially those set up for religious veneration.
QUIZ
ARE YOU A TRUE BLUE CHAMPION OF THESE "BLUE" SYNONYMS?
We could talk until we're blue in the face about this quiz on words for the color "blue," but we think you should take the quiz and find out if you're a whiz at these colorful terms.
Question 1 of 8
Which of the following words describes âsky blueâ?
Meet Grammar CoachImprove Your Writing

Origin of iconoclastic
First recorded in 1640â45; iconoclast + -ic
OTHER WORDS FROM iconoclastic
Words nearby iconoclastic
iconic memory, Iconium, icono-, iconoclasm, iconoclast, iconoclastic, iconographic, iconography, iconolatry, iconology, iconomatic
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2021
How to use iconoclastic in a sentence
Understanding The Caribbean: The Countries, People, And Words That Come From The Region
Why Do âLeftâ And âRightâ Mean Liberal And Conservative?
What Is The Difference Between âItâsâ And âItsâ?
Nail Every Dismount With 18 Indispensable Gymnastics Terms
What Is An Em Dash And How Do You Use It?
âMisinformationâ vs. âDisinformationâ: Get Informed On The Difference