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casketed

casketed

8.6
An object kept inside a small decorated box to keep it safe or show it
  • adjective
  • /ˈkæskɪtɪd/
translation icon : envasado
  • Each artifact was carefully casketed to protect it from dust and damage.

Examples

  • The precious necklace was casketed in velvet and displayed in the gallery.

  • The family heirloom remained casketed for decades, untouched by anyone.

  • The beautiful jewels were casketed in a velvet-lined box.

  • He admired the casketed artifacts in the museum.

  • The precious necklace was casketed in velvet and displayed in the gallery.

  • Each artifact was carefully casketed to protect it from dust and damage.

  • The family heirloom remained casketed for decades, untouched by anyone.

Synonyms

boxed
vscasketed
1 3.9

A part of a page that has a small square or border to make it stand out

is smaller and ornamental, meant for safekeeping and display
sheathed
vscasketed
5.8

Covered by a protective layer or case

is a small ornamental enclosure used mainly for display and safekeeping
framed
vscasketed
2.8

Placed inside a border for support or decoration

encloses items in a small decorative container rather than a flat border
packaged
vscasketed
1.8

Placed inside a container for sale or transport

focuses on small ornamental storage and display rather than shipment
wrapped
vscasketed
1.0

Having a covering of paper or cloth, like a present

uses a rigid small ornamental case for safekeeping and display rather than loose wrapping

How Enclosed

casketed
8.6
boxed
1 3.9
cased
4.2

Surface Forms

casketed positive

Morphology

casketed = casket (transparent) = casket + ed

The adjective 'casketed' is transparently derived from the noun 'casket' with the addition of the suffix '-ed', indicating the state of being enclosed in a casket.

Etymology

Casketed comes from casket, a small 'box' used to keep jewels and other treasures, much like a case, so something casketed is safely put inside a little box for protection or display.