embodiment

noun

em·​bodi·​ment im-ˈbä-di-mənt 

1

: one that embodies something

the embodiment of all our hopes

2

: the act of embodying : the state of being embodied

Synonyms of embodiment

• manifestation
• incarnation
• image

Examples of embodiment in a Sentence

She's the embodiment of all our hopes.

Mother Theresa was often regarded as the embodiment of selfless devotion to others.

Recent Examples on the Web

Nina seems to be the embodiment of post-Soviet Ukraine and the country’s independence. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026

Matt Kies was the embodiment of clutch last season for Lockport, making big plays time and again as the Porters went on a magical ride to the Class 8A semifinals. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

And the animators threw some fun curveballs, including making the embodiment of evil into a shirtless hottie that would make even shirtless Kirk jealous. — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026

The quaint two-bedroom bungalow oozes vintage vibe with its 1930s-style decor, antiques, and bits of Andy Griffithmemorabilia throughout—the lemon-yellow kitchen feels like a sunny embodiment of Mayberry itself. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing embodiment

• living embodiment

Kids Definition

embodiment

noun

em·​bod·​i·​ment

im-ˈbäd-i-mənt

1

: the act of embodying : the state of being embodied

2

: one that embodies something