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

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

In 2024 and 2025, Florida Panther owner Vincent Viola engraved the names of his wife, Teresa, and their sons engraved on the Cup. — Eric MacRamalla, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Authorities previously said unspent casings found with a rifle near the university had engraved messages on them. — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

One ring found Thursday was engraved with characters believed to be Bhrami script, an ancient Indian writing system. — ABC News, 6 July 2026