Antonyms for encrusted

Grammar : Adj, verb

Spell : en-kruhst

Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˈkrʌst

Definition of encrusted

Origin : 1640s, from French incruster, from Latin incrustare "to cover with crust," from in- (see in- (2)) + crusta (see crust). Related: Encrusted; encrusting.

As in lined : adj interlined
As in scabrous : adj rough
As in line : verb put covering inside object
As in plate : verb coat with metallic material
As in dirty : verb cause to be soiled

Example sentences :

He will go into a palace, where all the furniture will be of gold, encrusted in diamonds.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

Their dresses are superb; their arms and trappings are encrusted with gold and gems.
Extract from : « At Aboukir and Acre » by George Alfred Henty

Sometimes a painted or encrusted skirting on interior walls.
Extract from : « Carpentry for Boys » by J. S. Zerbe

The dust which encrusted the furniture and the floor had not been disturbed for months.
Extract from : « The Shrieking Pit » by Arthur J. Rees

The interior walls were encrusted with monuments of every age and style.
Extract from : « The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. » by Washington Irving

The ground was encrusted with sulphur and crystalline concretions.
Extract from : « In Search of the Castaways » by Jules Verne

The result is that the hands and feet of Buddha are thick with encrusted gold.
Extract from : « A Tour of the Missions » by Augustus Hopkins Strong

One of them even now, still lifts its encrusted head to the weather.
Extract from : « A Village of Vagabonds » by F. Berkeley Smith

His lips, partially open, were so dry and encrusted they looked like scabs.
Extract from : « The Saracen: Land of the Infidel » by Robert Shea

It was covered and encrusted with mould; he rubbed this off with his fingers.
Extract from : « Armorel of Lyonesse » by Walter Besant

Synonyms for encrusted

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