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Embossed vs Engraved - What's the difference?

embossed | engraved |

As verbs the difference between embossed and engraved

is that embossed is (emboss) while engraved is (engrave).

As adjectives the difference between embossed and engraved

is that embossed is with raised letters or images on the surface while engraved is made by engraving.

embossed

English

Verb

(head)
  • (emboss)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • With raised letters or images on the surface.

    • engraved

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (engrave)

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • made by engraving
  • decorated with engravings