Definition
Definition of incarnating - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
philosophyRare embodying in physical formRare
- The artist's work is incarnating the spirit of the era.
- The sculpture is incarnating the essence of freedom.
- Her performance is incarnating the character perfectly.
Origin of incarnating
Latin, in (in) + caro (flesh)
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- French:incarnant, ...
- German:verkörpernd, ...
- Italian:incarnando, ...
- Spanish:encarnando, ...
- Portuguese:incorporando, ...
- Chinese:具现的, ...
- Japanese:具現化している, ...
- Arabic:متجسد, ...
- Hebrew:מְגַלֵּם, ...
- Russian:воплощающий, ...
- Ukrainian:втілюючий, ...
- Hindi:अवतार लेना, ...
Definition of incarnate - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
humanembodied in human form
- The novel depicts him as evil incarnate..
2.
realitymade real or concrete
- Her dreams were incarnate in the new business..
3.
symbolismRare personified or typified in extreme formRare
- She was kindness incarnate, always helping others.
Verb
1.
realizationmake something real and tangible
- Her leadership incarnated the team's goals.
2.
embodimentembody in flesh or human form
- The spirit was incarnated in a human body.
Expressions with incarnate
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person seen as pure evil in human form
Many thought the villain was the devil incarnate.
person fully embodying evil traits
Many saw the dictator as evil incarnate.
person or thing showing extreme distrust or negativity
He is cynicism incarnate, never trusting anyone's motives.
Origin of incarnate
Latin, in (in) + caro (flesh)
Examples of incarnate in a sentence
The villain was cruelty incarnate. The artist's vision was incarnate in the sculpture. Their love was incarnate in the home they built together. He was evil incarnate, spreading misery wherever he went. The artist was creativity incarnate, constantly producing new works. The artist incarnated his vision through sculpture.
The novel incarnated the struggles of the era. The artist incarnated his vision into a stunning sculpture. The novel incarnates the struggles of the era vividly.
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- French:incarné, incarner, ...
- German:verkörpert, verkörpern, ...
- Italian:incarnato, incarnare, ...
- Spanish:encarnado, encarnar, ...
- Portuguese:encarnado, incorporar, ...
- Chinese:化身的, 实现, ...
- Japanese:具現化した, 具現化する, ...
- Arabic:مُتَجَسِّد, جَسَّدَ, ...
- Hebrew:מְגֻלָּם, לְמַמֵּשׁ, ...
- Russian:воплощённый, воплощать, ...
- Ukrainian:втілений, втілювати, ...
- Hindi:साकार, साकार करना, ...
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