embossed
Raised from surface
Embossed describes a surface with a raised design or pattern pressed into it from behind or below.
The technique creates dimensional decoration that stands out from the background: embossed leather, embossed stationery, an embossed seal on the diploma.
The opposite effect—pressed inward—is debossed.
Marked by pressure
- die-cutShaped by blade press
- letterpressPrinting from raised surfaces
- thermographyHeat-based diagnostic scanning
- tooledDrove in a leisurely way
Lifted higher up
- bas-reliefSculpture projecting slightly
- three-dimensionalHaving volume and depth
- protrudingExtending outward noticeably
- elevatedRaised above usual level
convex · sculpted · profiled · contoured · puffed · dimensional · molded · pressed
Having tactile surface quality
- groovedHaving linear indentations
- ridgedHaving raised lines
- patternedHaving repeated decorative designs
- stippledMarked with small dots
grained · ribbed · corrugated · dimpled · bumpy · rough · tactile · touchable
Tanned animal skin
- paperPressed pulp for writing
- metalHard conductive solid
- foilDefeat a plan
- cardstockRigid paper material
velvet · fabric · stationery · invitation · business card · certificate · book cover · wallpaper
Interlaced personal initials
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
- crestHighest point or tuft
- logoCompany identifying symbol
- letteringStyled written characters
border · filigree · scrollwork · motif · insignia · watermark · gilt-edged · ornamental
Added cost for better
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- refinedPurified or cultured
- prestigiousHaving high standing
- upscaleElegant and expensive
high-end · sophisticated · exclusive · bespoke · artisanal · handcrafted · custom · deluxe
stamped
Marked by pressure
- die-cutShaped by blade press
- letterpressPrinting from raised surfaces
- thermographyHeat-based diagnostic scanning
raised
Lifted higher up
- bas-reliefSculpture projecting slightly
- three-dimensionalHaving volume and depth
- protrudingExtending outward noticeably
elevated · convex · sculpted · profiled · contoured · puffed · dimensional · molded · pressed · relief work
textured
Having tactile surface quality
- groovedHaving linear indentations
- ridgedHaving raised lines
- patternedHaving repeated decorative designs
stippled · grained · ribbed · corrugated · dimpled · bumpy · rough · tactile · touchable · palpable
leather
Tanned animal skin
cardstock · velvet · fabric · stationery · invitation · business card · certificate · book cover · wallpaper · tin
monogram
Interlaced personal initials
lettering · border · filigree · scrollwork · motif · insignia · watermark · gilt-edged · ornamental · medallion
premium
Added cost for better
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- refinedPurified or cultured
- prestigiousHaving high standing
upscale · high-end · sophisticated · exclusive · bespoke · artisanal · handcrafted · custom · deluxe · quality
- decorative stylesArt Nouveau, Rococo, Victorian, Georgian, Baroque
- decorative techniquesengraved, etched, carved, gilded, burnished
- craftsmanshiphandcrafted, craft, handiwork, stitching, welding
- decoratedadorned, bedecked, decorated, embellished, festooned
- fabric texturessoft, smooth, rough, silky, fuzzy
- ornamentationornaments, ornament, ornamentation, ornamental, embellishment
embossedflat
Lacking vertical variation
plain · smooth · unembossed · unadorned · undecorated
- embossed leatherHide with raised patterns
emboss, embossing, embossment, embosser, embossings, embossers