1. attacking or criticizing cherished beliefs, traditional institutions, or popular ideas
2. destroying or opposing the use of religious images
Usage: historical; religious

Examples

• The iconoclastic artist challenged traditional painting techniques.
• His iconoclastic views on education sparked heated debates.
• The professor’s iconoclastic approach questioned long-held assumptions.
• She wrote an iconoclastic critique of modern society.
• The iconoclastic movement destroyed religious statues and paintings.
• His iconoclastic humor often offended conservative audiences.