effigy (Meaning)
effigy (n)
a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)
effigy (n.)
The image, likeness, or representation of a person, whether a full figure, or a part; an imitative figure; -- commonly applied to sculptured likenesses, as those on monuments, or to those of the heads of princes on coins and medals, sometimes applied to portraits.
Synonyms & Antonyms of effigy
effigy Sentence Examples
- The protesters burned an effigy of the leader to express their anger against his policies.
- The athletes were burned in effigy after their team lost the game.
- The ancient Egyptians often crafted effigies of gods and rulers as objects of worship.
- Some cultures practice the burning of an effigy as a ritual to mark the end of a season or celebration.
- In medieval Europe, effigies were sometimes used in place of accused criminals in trials.
- In Renaissance art, effigies were often used to depict deceased noblemen or women.
- The effigy of a famous writer was unveiled in the town square, honoring his literary achievements.
- The movie featured a scene where a group of people created an effigy of the villain and set it ablaze.
- The effigy of the politician was hung from a streetlight as a sign of protest against his policies.
- In the historical drama, the characters crafted an effigy of the king as a symbol of rebellion.
FAQs About the word effigy
a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)The image, likeness, or representation of a person, whether a full figure, or a part; an imita
portrayal, image, replica,portrait, likeness, carbon, facsimile, duplicate,doppelgänger, equivalent
opposite, reverse, reverse,opposite, converse, converse, antithesis,antithesis,
The protesters burned an effigy of the leader to express their anger against his policies.
The athletes were burned in effigy after their team lost the game.
The ancient Egyptians often crafted effigies of gods and rulers as objects of worship.
Some cultures practice the burning of an effigy as a ritual to mark the end of a season or celebration.
