embossed
embossed adjective: with raised letters or images on the surface. Also the simple past and past participle of emboss.
Adjective
embossed (comparative more embossed, superlative most embossed)
- With raised letters or images on the surface.
- Synonyms:
- empaestic
- Foaming at the mouth.
- Huntsman, I charge thee, tender well my hounds;/Broch Merriman, the poor cur is emboss'd;/And couple Clowder with the deep-mouth'd brach.c. 1590–1592, William Shakespeare, The Taming of the Shrew, Induction, scene 1
- Synonym of umbonate.
- Synonyms:
- umbonate
Also used as
embossed is also the simple past and past participle of emboss.
embossed meaning in Arabic
embossed in Arabic
- Translations
- نافِر nāfir
Examples of embossed in a sentence
- The papers weren’t official until the seal had been embossed on them.
- The title was embossed in gold lettering on the cover.
- With an embossed cover, vellum pages and brooding, mysterious artwork, this tome has a rich, premium feel.
Synonyms of embossed
Forms of embossed
| comparative | more embossed |
|---|---|
| superlative | most embossed |
Words formed from embossed
Words that rhyme with embossed
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Questions about embossed
- What does embossed mean?
- Embossed means with raised letters or images on the surface.
- What is embossed in Arabic?
- Embossed in Arabic is نافِر (nāfir). See Embossed meaning in Arabic.
- What part of speech is embossed?
- Embossed is an adjective.
Words near embossed in the dictionary
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