Effigy

Pronunciation: /ˈɛfɪdʒi/

Definitions of effigy

noun a sculpture or model of a person, especially one made as an object of ridicule or as a monument

Example Sentences

A1 The children made an effigy of a scarecrow for the harvest festival.

A2 During the protest, they burned an effigy of the politician.

B1 The museum displayed an effigy of a famous historical figure.

B2 The artist created an effigy of the celebrity out of clay.

C1 The effigy of the king was paraded through the streets during the ceremony.

C2 The effigy of the dictator was set on fire as a symbol of revolution.

Examples of effigy in a Sentence

formal The protesters burned an effigy of the politician in front of the government building.

informal They made a big effigy of the teacher and set it on fire during the school rally.

slang They lit up an effigy of the boss at the company picnic as a joke.

figurative His reputation was like an effigy, easily destroyed and hard to rebuild.

Grammatical Forms of effigy

• past tense: effigied
• plural: effigies
• comparative: more effigy
• superlative: most effigy
• present tense: effigy
• future tense: will effigy
• perfect tense: has effigied
• continuous tense: is effigying
• singular: effigy
• positive degree: effigy
• infinitive: to effigy
• gerund: effigying
• participle: effigied

Origin and Evolution of effigy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'effigy' originated from the Latin word 'effigies', meaning a likeness or representation.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'effigy' has come to refer specifically to a sculpted or artistic representation of a person, often used in ceremonies or protests.