Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

signifying

verb (present participle of signify)
/ˈsɪɡnɪˌfaɪɪŋ/
Definition
indicating or representing something.
Examples
  • Her smile was signifying her approval of the decision.
  • The flag is signifying the start of the race.
  • In literature, colors can be signifying different emotions.
Meaning
The act of conveying a meaning or an idea through symbols, gestures, or words.
Synonyms
  • indicating
  • representing
  • denoting
  • implying
  • designating