Engraved

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈɡreɪvd/

Definitions of engraved

verb to carve, cut, or etch a design or inscription onto a surface

Example Sentences

A1 The initials were engraved on the silver bracelet.

A2 She engraved her name on the tree trunk with a knife.

B1 The artist engraved a beautiful design on the marble tombstone.

B2 The jeweler engraved the wedding date on the inside of the ring.

C1 The master engraver meticulously engraved the intricate pattern on the sword.

C2 The ancient hieroglyphics were carefully engraved on the stone tablet.

Examples of engraved in a Sentence

formal The wedding bands were beautifully engraved with the couple's initials.

informal I got my phone case engraved with a cool design.

slang I'm thinking of getting my skateboard engraved with my nickname.

figurative Her words were engraved in my memory forever.

Grammatical Forms of engraved

• past tense: engraved
• plural: engraved
• comparative: more engraved
• superlative: most engraved
• present tense: engrave
• future tense: will engrave
• perfect tense: have engraved
• continuous tense: is engraving
• singular: engraved
• positive degree: engraved
• infinitive: to engrave
• gerund: engraving
• participle: engraving

Origin and Evolution of engraved

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Old French/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'engraved' originated from the Old French word 'engraver' which derived from the Latin word 'in' (in) and 'grāvāre' (to carve).

Evolution of the word: The word 'engraved' has evolved from its original meaning of carving or cutting into a surface to now also include the process of printing an image or text onto a surface using an engraving technique.