etched
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Cut or impressed into a surface: Describes a design, pattern, or mark that has been permanently carved, engraved, or chemically eaten into a hard material like metal, glass, or stone, creating a recessed image.
- Made sharp and clear, as if carved: Used figuratively to describe a memory, image, or feature that is extremely clear, distinct, and permanent in one's mind.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective (Literal):
- The ancient tablet had an etched inscription that told the story of a king.
- She admired the finely etched lines on the crystal vase.
- Adjective (Figurative):
- The memory of that day is etched in my mind forever.
- Worry had etched deep lines onto his face.
Advanced Usage
- "to be etched with something": To have a surface marked or decorated by etching.
- The glass was etched with a beautiful floral pattern.
- "to be etched into/on something": To be permanently fixed or ingrained (used literally or figuratively).
- The date was etched into the metal plaque. (Literal)
- Their kindness is etched on my heart. (Figurative)
Variants and Related Words
- Etch (verb): To cut lines into a surface or to impress firmly.
- The artist will etch the design onto the copper plate.
- Etching (noun): The art or process of creating etched designs, or a print made from an etched plate.
- He studied the technique of etching.
- She bought an etching of the city skyline.
Synonyms
- Engraved: Cut or carved into a hard surface.
- Inscribed: Written or carved on a surface.
- Imprinted: Pressed or stamped onto a surface.
- Indelible (figurative): Making marks that cannot be removed; permanent.
Related Phrases
- Etched in stone: Permanent and unchangeable (often used in the negative: "not etched in stone").
- The schedule is tentative; it's not etched in stone yet.
Adjective
- cut or impressed into a surface
- an incised design
- engraved invitations