embossed
ɛmˈbɔst
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Definition of embossed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
raised designhaving raised letters or images on a surface
  • The invitation had an embossed floral pattern.
embossment raised
2.
artdecorated with raised designs or patterns
  • The embossed wallpaper added a luxurious touch to the room..
carved engraved etched
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Expressions with embossed

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leather surface pressed to create a raised pattern or design
The chair was covered in dark embossed leather.
raised company symbol pressed into paper metal leather or similar material
The wallet has an embossed logo on the front flap.

Origin of embossed

Old French, embocer (to emboss)

Terms with embossed included in their meaning

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decoration
decorated with engraved or embossed designs
art
engraved or embossed decoration on metal
raisedadj.
design
having an embossed or relief pattern
ceramics
decorated ceramic with embossed figures on plain ground

Examples of embossed in a sentence

  • She admired the embossed details on the leather wallet.
  • The embossed invitation cards looked elegant.
  • She admired the embossed patterns on the leather cover.

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  1. French:en relief, ...
  2. German:geprägt, ...
  3. Italian:in rilievo, decorato, ...
  4. Spanish:en relieve, ...
  5. Portuguese:em relevo, ...
  6. Chinese:凸起的, 凸纹的, ...
  7. Japanese:浮き彫りの, ...
  8. Arabic:بارِز, مُنَقَّش, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּבְלָט, ...
  10. Russian:тиснёный, рельефный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:рельєфний, вибитий, ...
  12. Hindi:उभरा हुआ, अलंकृत, ...
emboss
ɪmˈbɔs

Definition of emboss - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
carve or moldRarecarve or stamp a design that stands out in reliefRare
  • The artist embossed the clay with his unique signature..
engrave
2.
artRarecreate a raised design on a surfaceRare
  • She embossed her initials on the leather cover.
carve engrave etch
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Origin of emboss

Old French, embocer (to put in the mouth)

Examples of emboss in a sentence

  • The company logo was embossed on the stationery.
  • The artist embossed a floral pattern on the metal sheet.
  • They decided to emboss the company logo on the invitations.

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  1. French:embosser, ...
  2. German:prägen, einprägen, ...
  3. Italian:imprimere, embossare, ...
  4. Spanish:grabar, realzar, ...
  5. Portuguese:gravar em relevo, imprimir em relevo, ...
  6. Chinese:压印, 压花, ...
  7. Japanese:浮き彫りにする, エンボスする, ...
  8. Arabic:بَرَّزَ, نَقَشَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:עִצֵּב, לְהַטְבִּיעַ, ...
  10. Russian:выбивать, вытиснить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:тиснути, ...
  12. Hindi:उकेरना, मूर्तिकला करना, ...
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