Synonyms of encrusted

encrusted

verb

variants also incrusted

past tense of encrust

as in crusted

to cover with a hardened layer

refrigerator shelves that were encrusted with the residue of many spills

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crusted
• smeared
• coated
• caked
• covered
• rimed
• spread
• hardened
• coagulated
• daubed
• besmeared
• congealed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of encrusted

For the return of Victoria’s Secret’s pricey and gemstone-encrusted Fantasy Bra—the first time the brand has put it on its runway since 2018—team VS needed a model who is not merely of the moment, but transcends it. — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

Paris Texas’ spring 2027 collection, presented in Milan, is betting big on statement wedge styles, including the Wanda encrusted with crystals and the Romy featuring a cork wedge with a galvanized gold finish. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

On their way to the Bahamas in 1940, where the duke would serve as governor, Simpson sported one of her new creations, a blazing Cartier flamingo brooch, encrusted with diamonds, emeralds, citrines, rubies, and sapphires. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026

The mom-of-two—who shares daughter Jane, 12, and son Billy, 9, with Kimmel—showed off her physique in a sleeveless gold bodycon column dress from L’AGENCE, which was completely encrusted with gold and clear crystals. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Sep. 2026

Inside the Imam Hussein shrine, pilgrims in men's and women's sections press against the gold and silver-encrusted latticework around the spot where he was killed, many striking their foreheads in grief. — Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026

The fan guards in the walk-in cooler was encrusted with residue. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado july 24, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

There were also issues with wastewater disposal, damaged floors, and pots and pans encrusted with food debris and grease deposits. — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

The Seahawks ring, large as a child’s fist, is encrusted with 20 carats of white diamonds and blue sapphires. — Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026