What is the opposite of “embossed”?

What is the antonym of “embossed”?

The antonym of embossed are depressed and flat. The antonym depressed means to be pushed down or lowered, while flat means to be level with no bumps or raised areas.

Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

depressed

Pushed down or lowered.

Example

The button was depressed after being pressed.

flat

Level with no bumps or raised areas.

Example

The surface of the table was flat and smooth.

How are these antonyms different from each other?

• 1. Depressed is used to describe something that has been pushed down or lowered, while embossed describes something that has been raised or stamped.
• 2. Flat is used to describe something that is level with no bumps or raised areas, while embossed describes something that has a raised design or pattern.

Good things to know

• 1. Art and Design: Use embossed to describe a raised design or pattern on a surface, and flat to describe a smooth, level surface.
• 2. Manufacturing: Use depressed to describe a button or switch that has been pushed down, and flat to describe a surface that is level with no bumps or raised areas.
• 3. Everyday Language: Use these antonyms in everyday language to describe surfaces, textures, and designs.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of embossed are depressed and flat. Depressed describes something that has been pushed down or lowered, while flat describes something that is level with no bumps or raised areas. Use these words in art and design, manufacturing, and everyday language to describe surfaces, textures, and designs.