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incarnate

[ɪnˈkɑːnət]

incarnate Definition

  • 1in human form
  • 2personifying an abstract idea or quality in human form

Using incarnate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "incarnate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was evil incarnate.

  • Example

    She was the devil incarnate.

  • Example

    The movie villain was greed incarnate.

  • Example

    The artist's work was beauty incarnate.

incarnate Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with incarnate

  • in person, physically present

    Example

    I can't believe I'm meeting my favorite author in the flesh!

  • a person who is considered to be completely evil

    Example

    He was so cruel to his employees that they called him the devil incarnate.

  • a person or thing that embodies or represents beauty in its purest form

    Example

    The actress was beauty incarnate, with her flawless features and graceful movements.

Origins of incarnate

from Latin 'in' meaning 'in' + 'carnatus' meaning 'made flesh'

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Summary: incarnate in Brief

The term 'incarnate' [ɪnˈkɑːnət] describes something that is in human form or personifies an abstract idea or quality in human form. It is often used to describe a person who embodies a certain trait, such as 'He was evil incarnate.' 'Incarnate' can also be used in the phrase 'in the flesh,' meaning physically present.