Word adjective
engraved
adj.
US /ɪnˈɡɹeɪvd/ UK /ɛnɡɹˈeɪvd/ en·graved
Definition
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
having a design or words cut into a hard surface like metal, stone, or wood.
describing a surface that has been incised with a design or lettering. Often used as a non-gradable adjective.
Simple“The inside of the gold ring was engraved with their wedding date.”
In context“The museum displayed an engraved silver platter from the seventeenth century, featuring intricate floral patterns around the rim.”
Real-world usage
“Somehow, there should be a glass door with his name engraved on it, a fug of smoke inside.”
“He confirmed to the BBC that he was not involved in designing the other face of the medal engraved with the wrong stadium.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated