What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
incarnate
Example
She was the devil incarnate, always causing trouble. [incarnate: adjective]
Example
The artist's vision was incarnated in the sculpture. [incarnated: verb]
embodied
Example
The character embodied the spirit of the revolution. [embodied: verb]
Example
The painting was an embodied expression of the artist's emotions. [embodied: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Embodied is more commonly used than incarnate in everyday language, especially in artistic or literary contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between incarnate and embodied?
Both incarnate and embodied are formal words, but incarnate may be considered more formal due to its religious and spiritual associations.
