incarnation

noun
UK: /ɪnˌkɑːˈneɪʃən/
US: /ˌɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃən/

  1. A person who represents a particular quality or idea.

    1. She is the very incarnation of elegance.
    2. This latest smartphone is the incarnation of modern technology, packing immense power.

  2. The physical form of a god or spirit.

    1. Some believe Jesus was the incarnation of God.
    2. In Hindu mythology, Vishnu appears in several incarnations to save the world.

  3. Being born in a new body after death.

    1. Many religions believe in incarnation.
    2. The Dalai Lama is believed to be the incarnation of a past spiritual leader.

Synonyms

embodiment personification manifestation reincarnation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "incarnation" in English means: A person who represents a particular quality or idea., The physical form of a god or spirit., Being born in a new body after death..

The phonetic transcription of "incarnation" is /ɪnˌkɑːˈneɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "incarnation": embodiment, personification, manifestation, reincarnation.

Example usage of "incarnation": "She is the very incarnation of elegance.". More examples on the page.