Carven

Quick meaning: Carven is an adjective meaning Made by carving, especially when intricately or artistically done.

Meaning

Made by carving, especially when intricately or artistically done.

More Meanings

1. (archaic) past participle of carve.

Example Sentences

The facades of the buildings fronting upon the avenue within the wall were richly carven […]

The beams that thro' the Oriel shine / Make prisms in every carven glass, / And beaker brimm'd with noble wine.

We both loved her now and for all time, she was stamped and carven on our hearts, and no other woman or interest could ever raze that splendid die.

I can fancy myself there now, the sun and the sweetness of the orange blossom bewildering in their purity, the green parrotlings in a nest behind a carven god simmering away contentedly like half a dozen kettles until with an express train shriek a red and green parent whizzed past me bearing a dinner for one, […]

Synonyms for carven

Depending on context, synonyms include inscribed, incised, etched, sliced, sculpted, engraved.

Antonyms for carven

Common opposites include uncarved.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include carved, engraved, graven, etched, sculptured, sculpted.

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