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embossed

embossed

5.1
With a raised design pressed into the surface
  • adjective
  • /ɪmˈbɔst/
  • Specialized
translation icon : embosado
  • This is a printed printed envelope with an embossed BPRD logo.

Examples

  • The book had an embossed cover featuring intricate floral patterns.

  • OK, so once we open the bad boy and this is what she looks like, black packaging embossed right here.

  • This is beautiful embossed on the actual compact itself.

  • And we did this really nice like embossed copper leaf print.

  • Oh, I love this packaging, this little embossed logo.

  • It's the most beautiful shimmery pink and it's embossed with the classic long come rose.

  • And we've got our logos kind of subtly embossed on the inside back cover.

  • Now also worth pointing out, back here on the backs of the front headrest you have the Lexus L embossed into the leather.

  • She admired the embossed design of the invitation, which added an elegant touch.

  • His wallet was made of fine leather with the brand name embossed on the front.

Synonyms

brocaded
vsembossed
  • Specialized
1 8.7

Fabric with a raised pattern made by weaving or embroidery

applies to objects or surfaces formed by pressing or molding not woven fabrics
raised
vsembossed
4.1

A surface that has a design standing above it, like embossing

focuses on designs created specifically by pressing or by molding

Antonyms

797 1.0

Level and even without parts higher or lower

Plain and simple in appearance without extra decoration

How Raised

embossed
  • Specialized
5.1
textured
13 4.1
smooth
256 1.0

Surface Forms

embossed positive

Morphology

embossed = emboss (semi-transparent) = em + boss + ed

The step from the verb 'emboss' to the adjective 'embossed' is regular, but 'emboss' itself contains 'em-' + 'boss' where 'boss' meaning 'protuberance' and the prefix 'em-' may be unfamiliar to learners.

Etymology

Embossed comes from the parts em- ('in' or 'on') and boss ('a small round bump' or 'knob'), so it originally meant to put a raised shape onto a surface. That's why an embossed object has a design that stands out above the rest.