'Symbolically' definitions:

Definition of 'symbolically'

From: WordNet
adverb
In a symbolic manner; "symbolically accepted goals"
adverb
By means of symbols; "symbolically expressed"

Definition of 'Symbolically'

From: GCIDE
  • Symbolic \Sym*bol"ic\, Symbolical \Sym*bol"ic*al\, a. [L. symbolicus, Gr. symboliko`s: cf. F. symbolique.] Of or pertaining to a symbol or symbols; of the nature of a symbol; exhibiting or expressing by resemblance or signs; representative; as, the figure of an eye is symbolic of sight and knowledge. -- {Sym*bol"ic*al*ly}, adv. -- {Sym*bol"ic*al*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]
  • The sacrament is a representation of Christ's death by such symbolical actions as he himself appointed. --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]
  • Symbolical delivery (Law), the delivery of property sold by delivering something else as a symbol, token, or representative of it. --Bouvier. Chitty.
  • Symbolical philosophy, the philosophy expressed by hieroglyphics. [1913 Webster]