- Today's Word
Incarnate
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Definition
(adjective) Embodied in human or physical form.
Example
He was evil incarnate, with no sign of remorse or compassion.
Fun Fact
While often used in religious texts (God incarnate), the word pops up in modern fantasy, comics, and horror—a villain might be fear incarnate, or a hero justice incarnate. In philosophy, it explores how abstract concepts like love or freedom become real and felt through action and embodiment.
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