enflesh

/ˈɛnfleʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to give human form or life to something, or to embody a quality or idea

“The artist’s sculptures managed to enflesh the abstract concept of freedom.”

2. verb

to make something seem more lifelike or realistic

“The special effects team worked hard to enflesh the movie’s fantasy creatures.”

3. noun

the act of giving human form or life to something

“The enfleshing of the myth into a work of art was a remarkable achievement.”

Synonyms

  • embodiment
  • humanize

Antonyms

  • dehumanize
  • derealize