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raised

raised

2 4.1
A surface that has a design standing above it, like embossing
  • adjective
  • /reɪzd/
: relieve
  • The artisan created a beautiful tapestry with a raised floral design that added texture to the piece.

Examples

  • You look at this dress, you see in the silhouette that they're all these bumps because the beads are raised just like we did with the pearls.

  • I like the print, kind of the raised print on the outside there.

  • It's like linen and it has little like, raised black.

  • They may even burn and you'll see raised sections like this.

  • The old book had a raised lettering on its cover, making the title stand out elegantly.

  • Her dress featured intricate embroidery and a raised pattern that caught everyone's eye at the party.

Synonyms

embossed
vsraised
  • Specialized
7 5.1

With a raised design pressed into the surface

is broader, covers elevated designs made by embroidery, pressure, or other techniques
brocaded
vsraised
  • Specialized
1 8.7

Fabric with a raised pattern made by weaving or embroidery

is the general term that covers such elevated patterns beyond fabrics

Antonyms

flat
414 1.0

Level and even without parts higher or lower

Compounds

raised hand
185 2.5

Lifting a hand to show you want to speak or answer

raised eyebrow
33 3.9

A facial expression showing surprise or doubt when one brow lifts

raised fist
6 5.5

A hand held up with the fingers closed to show protest or unity

raised doughnut
  • US
1 2.6

A doughnut made with yeast that is light and fluffy

How Raised

high relief
  • Specialized
1 8.2
embossed
  • Specialized
7 5.1
raised
2 4.1
flat
414 1.0

Surface Forms

raised positive

Morphology

raised = raise (transparent) = raise + ed

Adjectival past-participle of 'raise' used to describe a surface that has been made to project or stand out; meaning is inferable from the verb.

Etymology

Raised comes from raise, meaning 'to lift', so a raised pattern or letter is one that is 'lifted' out from the flat surface, like a design you can feel or see more easily.