Encrusted

Pronunciation: /ɛnˈkrʌstɪd/

Encrusted (adjective)

  1. Covered with a hard layer of something, often making it look rough or decorated.
  2. Adorned with jewels or other decorative items, often used for special objects or clothing.

Examples

  • The rock was encrusted with layers of minerals.
  • The crown was encrusted with precious stones.

Common collocations: encrusted surface, heavily encrusted, encrusted jewelry, beautifully encrusted

Synonyms of Encrusted

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Encrusted

  • — Describes something without any covering or decoration.
  • — Refers to something that is plain and lacks embellishment.