Synonyms for
Inscriptions
Definition
Words or symbols written or carved on a surface, especially on a hard surface like stone or metal.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- ancient inscriptions
- stone inscriptions
- religious inscriptions
- inscriptions on monuments
- inscriptions on artifacts
- deciphering inscriptions
- ancient Greek inscriptions
Word family
Usage note
Inscriptions typically refer to formal or permanent writings on surfaces like stone or metal. Avoid using it for casual notes or temporary markings.
Example sentences
- The inscriptions on the tombstone were so faded that we could barely read them.
- The inscriptions on the coins showed the face of the king.
- The inscriptions on the ancient tablets were written in a language no one could read.
- The inscriptions on the statue told the story of the hero's life.
- The inscriptions on the monument honored the soldiers who died in the war.
Quotes
The inscriptions on the walls of the tomb were a mystery to all who saw them.
The inscriptions on the monument were a reminder of the sacrifices made by our ancestors.
The inscriptions on the statue were so detailed that it looked like a real person.