When Someone Is Personified?

to attribute human nature or character to (an inanimate object or an abstraction), as in speech or writing. ... to embody (a quality, idea, etc.) in a real person or a concrete thing. to be an embodiment or incarnation of; typify: He personifies the ruthless ambition of some executives.

What does it mean to personify a person?

transitive verb. 1 : to conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers. 2 : to be the embodiment or personification of : incarnate a teacher who personified patience.

Can a person be personified?

You can use the noun personification in two ways. In the first, a person who is known for a certain quality, like wisdom, is said to represent that quality in a way any can understand, like a patient, generous person who is the personification of kindness.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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