embossed

British  

/ ɪmˈbɒst /

adjective

1. having a moulded or carved decoration or design on the surface so that it is raised above the surface in low relief

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Example Sentences

I walked away with an embossed certificate that reads “National Student Leader.”

From Literature

My mother’s creamy embossed stationery sits next to the telephone.

From Literature

Mal and Christopher found bunks belowdecks—his had a deep red counterpane, embroidered with a dragon, hers a yellow one embossed with a griffin—and slept.

From Literature

The embossed crosses on multiple turrets present a towering fortress with absolute castle stature.

From Literature

One of the most moving artifacts on display in “John le Carré: Tradecraft,” from the Weston Library here, is a silk-lined, white-hide suitcase from Harrods embossed with the initials OMC.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• adorned
• decorated
• embellished
• illuminated