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

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

Worth $324,000, it’s encrusted with over 100 stones, according to People. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 July 2026

The 1500 feet-long sculpture, made of 6000 tons of black basalt rock and earth, juts out of the basin and is encrusted with white salt, having been altered over the years by the salty pink water that used to flow there. — Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 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

Lastly, the new Air Jordan 4 Retro OG style is set to come with a silver Jumpman hangtag that’s encrusted with diamond-like gems. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 10 June 2026

The woman said her jewelry, which included multiple David Yurman pieces with precious stones and some that were diamond-encrusted, was stolen from her luggage during a layover on April 11, a police affidavit said. — Jeff A. Chamer may 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2026