Synonyms for etched

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engraved · incised · graven

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Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Cut or dug into the surface as by etching.

Example sentences

• engraved The royal emblem was engraved upon the invitation.
• graven What is graven on a stone isn't written for no reason.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

graven²

7 letters

incised²

8 letters

engraved²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (graven² = 2 syllables).