anaglyptic

9.9

With raised patterns on a surface, like embossed prints

adjective
/ˌænəˈɡlɪptɪk/

Specialized

: anaglíptico

The designer used anaglyptic wallpaper to add texture and depth to the living room walls.

Examples

The museum displayed anaglyptic prints that featured intricate raised patterns.
She admired the anaglyptic patterns on the ancient vase.
Architects often favor anaglyptic details in ceilings to create a sense of luxury and dimension.
The anaglyptic design on the wall added depth to the room.
The designer used anaglyptic wallpaper to add texture and depth to the living room walls.
Architects often favor anaglyptic details in ceilings to create a sense of luxury and dimension.
The museum displayed anaglyptic prints that featured intricate raised patterns.

Synonyms

glyptic

vsanaglyptic

Specialized

1 9.9

Relating to carving or engraving on gems

emphasizes carved or incised work rather than raised ornamentation

glyphic

vsanaglyptic

1 9.1

Relating to carved symbols used in art or writing

focuses on symbolic carved signs rather than general raised decorative patterns

anaglyptical

vsanaglyptic

Specialized

9.9

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

focuses on ornamentation raised above a surface often by printing or embossing

How Raised

sculpted

13 3.9

embossed

Specialized

7 5.1

anaglyptic

Specialized

9.9

flat

414 1.0

Surface Forms

anaglyptic positive

Morphology

anaglyptic = anaglypta (opaque) = ana + glypt + ic

Forming an adjective with the suffix '-ic' from the noun 'anaglypta' is a regular and transparent derivation.

Etymology

Anaglyptic comes from Greek parts ana- 'up' and glypt 'to carve', the same root you see in glyph (as in 'hieroglyph'). So an anaglyptic design is like a carving that 'stands up' from the surface, meaning a raised or embossed pattern.