INCARNATE
/ɪnˈkɑːneɪt/
9 letters · 3 syllables · adjective, verb
Definition of INCARNATE
Embodied in flesh; given a bodily, especially a human, form; personified.
Flesh-colored, crimson.
To embody in flesh, invest with a bodily, especially a human, form.
To incarn; to become covered with flesh, to heal over.
"1760: My uncle Toby’s wound was near well, and as soon as the surgeon recovered his surprize, and could get leave to say as much—he told him, 'twas just beginning to incarnate — Laurence Sterne, The Life & Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman (Penguin 2003, p. 83)"
To make carnal; to reduce the spiritual nature of.
Not in the flesh; spiritual.
Examples of INCARNATE in a Sentence
- "1760: My uncle Toby’s wound was near well, and as soon as the surgeon recovered his surprize, and could get leave to say as much—he told him, 'twas just beginning to incarnate — Laurence Sterne, The Life & Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman (Penguin 2003, p. 83)"
Word Details
Is INCARNATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, INCARNATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: INCARNATE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for INCARNATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | n | c | a | r | n | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in INCARNATE
100 words from the letters in INCARNATE
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How to Use INCARNATE in Word Games
INCARNATE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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