adjective. The definition of parabolic is expressed as a parable, or bowl-shaped. 1  An example of something parabolic is the lesson in Jesus' tale of the Good Samaritan.2  An example of something parabolic is a sattaline dish.INK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. adjective. The definition of parabolic is expressed as a parable, or bowl-shaped. 1  An example of something parabolic is the lesson in Jesus' tale of the Good Samaritan. 2  An example of something parabolic is a sattaline dish.