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personification
UK
/pəˌsɒnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US
/pərˌsɑːnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Translations
personifications
pl
UK
/pəˌsɒnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US
/pərˌsɑːnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
In the story, the wind was a personification of freedom, whispering secrets to the trees.
Dans l’histoire, le vent était une personnification de la liberté, murmurant des secrets aux arbres.
She was the personification of kindness, always ready to help those in need.
Elle était l’incarnation de la bonté, toujours prête à aider ceux qui en avaient besoin.
UK
/pəˌsɒnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US
/pərˌsɑːnəfəˈkeɪʃən/
Used only attributively as a modifying noun (e.g., "personification poem"); non-gradable.
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Definitions
In the story, the wind was a personification of freedom, whispering secrets to the trees.
Justice is often depicted as a blindfolded woman holding scales, a personification of fairness and impartiality.
She was the personification of kindness, always ready to help those in need.
Students were asked to write a personification poem for homework.