incarnate

adjective/ɪnˈkɑrnɪt/

Frequency rank: #13,182 most common English word

Meaning

embodied in flesh or human form; being the living embodiment of a quality.

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Example sentence

The villain in the story seemed to be evil incarnate , frightening everyone who encountered him.

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