Definitions
- Describing the act of giving physical form to an abstract idea or concept. - Referring to the manifestation of a spiritual or divine entity in human form. - Talking about the embodiment of a particular quality or characteristic in a person or thing.
- Describing the representation of an idea or concept in a physical form. - Referring to the manifestation of a quality or characteristic in a person or thing. - Talking about the incorporation of something into a larger whole or system.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the representation of an abstract idea or concept in a physical form.
- 2Both words refer to the manifestation of a quality or characteristic in a person or thing.
- 3Both words can be used to describe the incorporation of something into a larger whole or system.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Enflesh is less common and more formal than embody.
- 2Focus: Enflesh emphasizes the physical manifestation of an abstract idea or concept, while embody can also refer to the representation of a specific quality or characteristic.
- 3Connotation: Enflesh has a more mystical or spiritual connotation, while embody is more neutral.
Remember this!
Enflesh and embody are synonyms that describe the representation of an abstract idea or concept in a physical form. However, enflesh has a more religious connotation and is less commonly used than embody. While both words can refer to the manifestation of a quality or characteristic in a person or thing, enflesh emphasizes the physical manifestation of an abstract idea or concept, while embody can also refer to the representation of a specific quality or characteristic.
