intaglio

noun
UK: /ɪnˈtæ.lɪ.əʊ/
US: /ɪnˈtæ.lɪˌoʊ/

  1. A design cut into a surface so that the design is below the surface.

    1. The ring features a beautiful intaglio of a Roman god.
    2. The museum displayed ancient gems with delicate intaglio carvings showing scenes from daily life.

  2. A printing process where the image is incised into a surface, and the incised line or sunken area holds the ink.

    1. Intaglio is used to create high-quality prints with fine details.
    2. The artist experimented with intaglio techniques to achieve unique textures in the print.

Synonyms

carving etching engraving
intaglio verb

  1. To carve a design into a surface, leaving the image recessed.

    1. He intaglioed the initials onto the silver locket.
    2. The artisan carefully intaglioed the intricate pattern into the stone tablet using specialized tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "intaglio" in English means: A design cut into a surface so that the design is below the surface., A printing process where the image is incised into a surface, and the incised line or sunken area holds the ink..

The phonetic transcription of "intaglio" is /ɪnˈtæ.lɪ.əʊ/ in British English and /ɪnˈtæ.lɪˌoʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "intaglio": carving, etching, engraving.

Example usage of "intaglio": "The ring features a beautiful intaglio of a Roman god.". More examples on the page.