No exact match translations found for 'encrusted' in oriya.
Word 'encrusted' in Other Languages
- encrusted in Assamese অসমীয়া
- encrusted in Bengali বাংলা
- encrusted in Bodo बड़ो
- encrusted in Dogri डोगरी
- encrusted in English
- encrusted in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- encrusted in Hindi हिन्दी
- encrusted in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- encrusted in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- encrusted in Konkani कोंकणी
- encrusted in Maithili মৈথিলী
- encrusted in Malayalam മലയാളം
- encrusted in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- encrusted in Marathi मराठी
- encrusted in Nepali नेपाली
- encrusted in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- encrusted in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- encrusted in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- encrusted in Santali
- encrusted in Sindhi سنڌي
- encrusted in Tamil தமிழ்
- encrusted in Telugu తెలుగు
- encrusted in Urdu اُردُو
Encrusted
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
en-KRUH-sted
Definitions
- Covered with or as if with a crust or hard coating.
- Embedded or adorned with a surface layer of a different material.
- Hardened or coated due to accumulation over time.
Usage Examples
- The ship’s hull was encrusted with barnacles.
- Her dress was encrusted with sparkling jewels.
- The ancient artifact was encrusted with layers of dirt and grime.
Etymology
Derived from Latin "incrustare," meaning "to cover with a crust" (in- "in" + crusta "shell, crust").
Synonyms
- Coated
- Crusted
- Covered
- Plated
- Hardened
Antonyms
- Stripped
- Uncovered
- Exposed
- Plain
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Encrustado | en-kroos-TAH-do |
| French | Encrusté | on-kru-STAY |
| German | Verkrustet | fer-KRUS-tet |
| Russian | Инкрустированный | in-kru-sti-RO-va-nyi |
| Mandarin | 覆盖 | fù gài |
| Hindi | परत चढ़ा हुआ | pa-rat cha-ḍha hu-a |
| Japanese | 覆われた | o-o-wa-re-ta |
| Korean | 덮인 | deop-in |
| Arabic | مغطى | mu-ghat-ta |
| Bengali | আবৃত | a-bri-to |
| Telugu | పూత పెట్టిన | pū-ta peṭṭi-na |
| Tamil | பூச்சு படிந்த | pū-ccu pa-din-tha |
| Kannada | ಪೂಚು ಹಚ್ಚಿದ | pū-chu ha-chi-da |
| Malayalam | അടിഞ്ഞ | a-di-nya |
| Gujarati | આવૃત | ā-vru-ta |
| Marathi | थर लावलेला | tha-ra la-va-le-la |
| Odia | ସ୍ଥିତି ଉପରେ ଘନ ଥର | sthi-ti upa-re gha-na tha-ra |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
British English tends to stress the "crus" syllable more distinctly, while American English may have a softer "uh" sound in the second syllable.
Historical Usage
The term "encrusted" has been used in literature since the 17th century, commonly describing marine growth on ships, gemstone embellishments, and geological formations.
Cultural Nuances
Encrustation in jewelry and architecture often signifies wealth and grandeur. In literature, it can symbolize aging, time, or neglect.
More Information
Encrusted surfaces are found in nature, including corals, minerals, and fossils. The term is also metaphorically used to describe accumulated traditions or habits over time.