engraved

Thân thiện

The jeweler carefully examined the engraved pattern on the silver locket.

Definition

Adjective 1. Cut or carved into a surface: Describes a design, lettering, or image that has been permanently cut into a hard material like metal, wood, stone, or glass. 2. Deeply impressed or fixed: Used figuratively to describe something that is permanently fixed in the memory or mind.

Usage

The adjective "engraved" is used to describe the state of an object after the process of engraving. It typically follows a linking verb (e.g., be, seem) or comes before a noun. - It describes physical objects with carved designs. - It is used metaphorically for memories or feelings.

Examples

• Physical Engraving:

  • The trophy had the winner's name engraved on its base.
  • She wore a locket with an engraved floral pattern.
  • The engraved invitations were elegant and formal.

• Figurative Use:

  • The image of that day is forever engraved in my memory.
  • His words were engraved on her heart.

Advanced Usage

• "to be engraved on/in something": This common prepositional phrase specifies the surface (physically) or the mind/consciousness (figuratively).
  • The date was engraved on the silver plaque.
  • The lesson was engraved in his mind.

Variants and Related Words

• Engrave (verb): To cut or carve a design into a hard surface.
  • The artist will engrave the crystal vase.
• Engraving (noun): 1. The art or process of engraving. 2. A print made from an engraved plate.
  • He studied the techniques of engraving.
  • The book contained beautiful engravings of birds.
• Engraver (noun): A person or tool that engraves.

Synonyms

• Etched: Similar to engraved, often used for designs cut by acid or laser.
• Inscribed: Written or carved on a surface, often referring to words.
• Carved: Cut into a material to create a shape or design, often associated with wood or stone.
• Incised: Formally cut into a surface.

Antonyms

• Smooth: Having an even, unmarked surface.
• Blank: Plain, without any marks or designs.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Engraved in stone: Used to indicate that something is permanent and unchangeable. Often used in the negative ("not engraved in stone") to suggest plans or rules can be altered.
  • The schedule isn't engraved in stone; we can adjust it if needed.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. cut or impressed into a surface
   • an incised design
   • engraved invitations

Từ đồng nghĩa

• etched
• graven
• incised
• inscribed