Synonyms for
Etched
Definition
to cut or carve a design or letters into a hard surface, especially so that they can be printed
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Common collocations
- etched glass
- etched in memory
- etched onto the surface
- etched by acid
- etched into the stone
- etched into history
- deeply etched
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Usage note
Often used figuratively to describe something that is deeply impressed or memorable. Can also refer to the artistic process of creating images on a surface using acid or a sharp tool.
Example sentences
- He etched a beautiful picture on the glass vase.
- The artist etched the design onto a metal plate.
- She carefully etched her initials into the stone.
- The name of the winner was etched onto the trophy.
- The words were etched in my memory forever.
Quotes
The memory of that scene for me is like a frame of film forever etched upon my mind.
The finest steel has to go through the hottest fire; the most thoroughly trained soldiers must see the most violent battles. And the artist must put himself in the path of the most demanding critic if he is to etch for himself a reputation.
The sun etches mountains, clouds, deserts, and plains with light and shadow, creating visual compositions that change minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day, season by season.