Antonyms for in the flesh


Grammar : Adj, adv
Spell : flesh
Phonetic Transcription : flɛʃ


Definition of in the flesh

Origin :
  • 1520s, "to render (a hunting animal) eager for prey by rewarding it with flesh from a kill," with figurative extensions, from flesh (n.). Meaning "to clothe or embody with flesh," with figurative extensions, is from 1660s. Related: Fleshed; fleshing.
  • As in incarnate : adj in bodily form
  • As in real : adj genuine in existence
  • As in genuine : adj authentic, real
  • As in personally : adv independently

Synonyms for in the flesh

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