Inscribed Meaning in English
word · lemma: inscribe
ˌɪnsˈkɹaɪbd
in-SKRYBD
ɪnskɹˈaɪbd
in-skRYBD
Definition
If something is inscribed, words, names, or symbols have been written, carved, or engraved onto its surface, usually in a permanent way.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or descriptive. Commonly used for metal, stone, wood, or monuments. Often paired with 'inscribed with' (e.g., 'inscribed with her name'). Can be used for both literal physical carvings and symbolic records (e.g., 'inscribed in history').
Spanish: grabado - inscritoPortuguese (BR): inscrito - gravadoPortuguese (PT): inscrito - gravadoChinese (Simplified): 刻有 - 铭刻Chinese (Traditional): 刻有 - 銘刻Hindi: उकेरा हुआ - अंकितArabic: منقوش - مكتوبBengali: লিখিত - খোদাই করা - উৎকীর্ণRussian: выгравированный - начертанный - вписанныйJapanese: 刻まれた - 彫られたVietnamese: khắc - ghiKorean: 새겨진 - 각인된Turkish: kazınmış - oyulmuş - yazılmışUrdu: کندہ شدہ - تحریر شدہIndonesian: terukir - tertulis
Example Sentences
Her name was inscribed on the trophy.
basic
The stone was inscribed with a date.
basic
The ring had initials inscribed inside.
basic
The words 'Forever Friends' are inscribed on the frame.
natural
Their names will be inscribed in history.
natural
She gave me a pen with my initials inscribed on it.
natural