Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of giving a concrete or tangible form to an abstract idea or quality: The process of representing something abstract in a physical or real form.
   • A person or thing that is a perfect example or representation of a particular quality or idea: A concrete symbol or manifestation of an abstract concept.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The new statue is the embodiment of peace and harmony.
  • She is considered the embodiment of kindness in our community.
  • The constitution is the embodiment of the nation's core principles.

Advanced Usage

• "in embodiment of": Serving as a physical representation of an idea.
  • The ceremony was held in embodiment of our shared values.
• "the very embodiment of": Used for emphasis to mean the perfect or ultimate example.
  • He was the very embodiment of calm during the crisis.

Variants and Related Words

• Embody (verb): To give a concrete form to; to represent in physical form.
  • The artist sought to embody complex emotions in her sculpture.
• Embodied (adjective): Having a physical form; personified.
  • The embodied spirit of the law was evident in the judge's ruling.

Synonyms

• Incarnation: A person who embodies in the flesh a deity, spirit, or quality.
• Personification: The attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something abstract.
• Manifestation: An event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something abstract.
• Avatar: A manifestation of a deity or released soul in bodily form on earth; an embodiment.

Related Phrases

• Living embodiment: A person who perfectly represents an idea through their life and actions.
  • She is the living embodiment of perseverance.
• Physical embodiment: The tangible or material form of something.
  • The treaty was the physical embodiment of their agreement.

Noun

1. giving concrete form to an abstract concept
2. a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
   • a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life
3. a new personification of a familiar idea
   • the embodiment of hope
   • the incarnation of evil
   • the very avatar of cunning