What does effigy mean?
Effigy means A dummy or other crude representation of a person, group or object that is hated..
Effigy
/ˈɛfəd͡ʒi/ · noun
Meaning
A dummy or other crude representation of a person, group or object that is hated..
Definitions by Sense
- A dummy or other crude representation of a person, group or object that is hated.
- A likeness of a person.
Example Sentences
In England on Bonfire Night, an effigy is often burned.
All around, terrace by terrace, there went marble lawns well guarded by onyx lions and carved with effigies of all the gods striding amid the symbols of the worlds.
There are two tombs, each bearing effigies of a knight and his lady. One is 14th century, the other 15th century. The earlier knight wears chain mail and his lady has long, flowing hair. The later knight has plate armour, and his wife wears a wimple.
Synonyms for effigy
Antonyms for effigy
Related Words
Word Forms
- effigies
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for effigy?
Common synonyms include figure, image, picture, simulacrum.
What is the opposite of effigy?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use effigy in a sentence?
In England on Bonfire Night, an effigy is often burned.
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