Synonyms of engraved

engraved

verb

past tense of engrave

1

as in etched

to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface

engraved the birth and death dates on the tombstone

Synonyms & Similar Words

• etched
• inscribed
• carved
• sculpted
• graved
• incised
• traced
• insculped
• sculptured
• chiseled
• affixed
• indented
• notched
• grooved
• chased
• impressed
• scored

2

as in imprinted

to produce a vivid impression of

a scar that forever engraved the killer's face in the witness's mind

Synonyms & Similar Words

• etched
• imprinted
• branded
• impressed
• ingrained
• infixed
• imbued
• stamped
• infused
• implanted
• instilled
• inculcated
• enrooted
• fixed
• set

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• erased
• obliterated
• expunged
• blotted out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of engraved

It is also engraved with that all-important serial number, which marks the moment when the dual-balance timepiece first became commercially available. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2026

Even during Hale’s time, however, most of the stones at Blake Street did not have engraved names. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026

Someone has left a copy of the communist newspaper Rizospastis, folded up neatly near Bellou’s tombstone, which is engraved with the lyrics of one of her most beloved songs. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026

Moreover, in recognition of the fact that a person not a nation actually directs the film, the director’s name and not the country’s will be engraved for posterity on the statuette plaque. — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026

Archaeologists recently uncovered two gold rings at an ancient burial site in Thailand — one of them engraved with an intriguing message that dates back 2,000 years. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026

One ring found Thursday was engraved with characters believed to be Bhrami script, an ancient Indian writing system. — Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

The rifle contained one spent cartridge casing and three unfired rounds, which were each engraved with messages, said Sergeant Jennifer Faumuina, an investigator with the State Bureau of Investigation called to testify by prosecutors. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Nobody should’ve been surprised to see Tom Dundon’s name engraved on the Stanley Cup. — Sean Gentille, New York Times, 10 July 2026