embodiment

/im'bɔdimənt/
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embodiment

A kind smile is the embodiment of her gentle nature.

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.
embodiment

A kind smile is the embodiment of her gentle nature.

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