C2nounformalphilosophysociety
US/ɪmˈbɑː.di.mənt/
UK/ɪmˈbɒd.i.mənt/
a person or thing that is a perfect example of an idea or quality
In context
She is the embodiment of kindness and never refuses to help anyone.
The new building is the embodiment of the city's modern spirit.
The treaty was seen as the embodiment of years of careful negotiation.
Words that go with embodiment
noun + preposition
- the embodiment ofHe is the embodiment of calm under pressure.
- embodiment of valuesThe charter is an embodiment of shared values.
adjective + noun
- perfect embodimentThe athlete was the perfect embodiment of discipline.
- physical embodimentThe statue is the physical embodiment of freedom.
- living embodimentThe old teacher was the living embodiment of patience.
- visible embodimentThe flag is a visible embodiment of national pride.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
the embodiment for honestyCorrect: the embodiment of honesty