Hallmark — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈhȯl-ˌmärk/ hall·mark

Meaning & Definition of Hallmark

Hallmark (noun)

  1. an official mark stamped on gold and silver articles in England to attest their purity
  2. a mark or device placed or stamped on an article of trade to indicate origin, purity, or genuineness
  3. a distinguishing characteristic, trait, or feature

Hallmark (verb)

  1. to stamp with a mark that indicates origin, purity, or genuineness, to stamp with a hallmark

Hallmark (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark

    "the hallmark of the Primrose Pottery Works is the small rose emblem etched on each piece"

    similar: emblem, ensign, impresa, logo, symbol, totem, trademark
    related: attribute, icon, pictograph, logogram, logograph, badge, coat of arms, cognizance, crest, insignia, monogram, colophon, stamp, token

  2. something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind

    "regards kindness and gentleness as the hallmarks of a real man"

    similar: affection, attribute, attribution, character, characteristic, criterion, diagnostic, differentia, feature, fingerprint, mark, marker, note, particularity, peculiarity, point, property, quality, specific, stamp, touch, trait
    related: badge, indication, sign, emblem, symbol, token, charm, grace, excellence, merit, virtue, eccentricity, idiosyncrasy, oddity, quirk, individuality, singularity, uniqueness

Hallmark (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in stamp, earmark

    similar: caption, earmark, stamp, label, mark, tag, ticket, call, designate, identify, name, tab, entitle, style, term, title, brand, stigmatize

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Hallmark

The most common words with a similar meaning to Hallmark:

emblem, ensign, impresa, logo, symbol, totem, trademark, affection, attribute, attribution, character, characteristic, criterion, diagnostic, differentia, feature, fingerprint, mark, marker, note, particularity, peculiarity, point, property, quality, specific, stamp, touch, trait, caption, earmark, label, tag, ticket, call, designate, identify, name, tab, entitle

Related Words for Hallmark

icon, pictograph, logogram, logograph, badge, coat of arms, cognizance, crest, insignia, monogram, colophon, token, indication, sign, charm, grace, excellence, merit, virtue, eccentricity, idiosyncrasy, oddity, quirk, individuality, singularity, uniqueness

Word Forms of Hallmark

Inflections: hallmarked, hallmarking, hallmarks

Origin & Etymology of Hallmark

Goldsmiths' Hall, London, England, where gold and silver articles were assayed and stamped

First known use: 1631

Frequently Asked Questions about Hallmark

What does "Hallmark" mean?

"Hallmark" means an official mark stamped on gold and silver articles in England to attest their purity. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: an official mark stamped on gold and silver articles in England to attest their purity. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Hallmark"?

Other words for "Hallmark" include emblem, ensign, impresa, logo, symbol, totem, trademark and affection. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Hallmark" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Hallmark"?

There are 71 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Hallmark". Common alternatives include emblem, ensign, impresa, logo, symbol, totem, trademark, affection, attribute and attribution.

How do you use "Hallmark" in a sentence?

Examples of "Hallmark" in a sentence: "the hallmark of the Primrose Pottery Works is the small rose emblem etched on each piece"; "regards kindness and gentleness as the hallmarks of a real man".

Is "Hallmark" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Hallmark" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Hallmark"?

"Hallmark" is pronounced /ˈhȯl-ˌmärk/ and divided into syllables as hall·mark.

What is the origin of the word "Hallmark"?

"Hallmark" comes from Goldsmiths' Hall, London, England, where gold and silver articles were assayed and stamped. First known use: 1631.

What is another word for "Hallmark" meaning "a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark"?

When "Hallmark" (noun) means a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark, synonyms include emblem, ensign, impresa, logo, symbol and totem.