anaglyptical

9.9

Having raised designs that stand out from the surface and can be felt

adjective
/ˌænəˈɡlɪptɪkəl/

Specialized

: anaglíptico

The museum displayed several anaglyptical coins, their raised designs clearly visible to the touch.

Examples

The anaglyptical patterns on the vase created a striking play of light and shadow.
The anaglyptical reliefs on the ancient temple showcased intricate details that fascinated visitors.
She specialized in making anaglyptical illustrations used for educational materials.
The anaglyptical designs on the wall caught everyone's attention.
Is this sculpture anaglyptical in nature?
Artists often use anaglyptical techniques to create depth and texture in their sculptures.
The book featured anaglyptical illustrations that brought the stories to life with vibrant, raised images.

Synonyms

anaglyptic

vsanaglyptical

Specialized

9.9

With raised patterns on a surface, like embossed prints

focuses on molded or carved relief linked to anaglyphs and printing

glyptic

vsanaglyptical

Specialized

9.9

Relating to carving or engraving on gems

applies to molded or carved relief across art and printing

glyphic

vsanaglyptical

9.1

Relating to carved symbols used in art or writing

means raised relief designs rather than symbol shapes

How Raised

relief

Specialized

16 7.3

anaglyptical

Specialized

9.9

embossed

Specialized

5.1

bas relief

Specialized

2 9.3

flat

797 1.0

Surface Forms

anaglyptical positive

Morphology

anaglyptical = anaglyph (transparent) = anaglyph + ical

Formed by a regular adjectival suffix '-ical' on 'anaglyph', so the meaning 'relating to anaglyphs or relief work' is directly derived from the base.

Etymology

Anaglyptical comes from Greek parts ana- meaning 'up' and glypt meaning 'to carve', an idea you can also see in hieroglyph. So something anaglyptical has 'raised' or carved designs that stand out from the surface and catch the light.