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embalmed

/ɪmˈbɑːmd/

/ɪmˈbɑlmd/

Translations

embalmedadjective

/ɪmˈbɑːmd/

/ɪmˈbɑlmd/

The embalmed body was placed in a sarcophagus.

Бальзамированное тело было помещено в саркофаг.

Synonyms

embalmverb

embalmed

Past Simple

embalmed

Past Simple

embalmed

Past Participle

embalming

Gerund

/ɪmˈbɑːm/

/ɪmˈbɑlm/

The ancient Egyptians used to embalm their pharaohs.

Древние египтяне бальзамировали своих фараонов.

Synonyms

embalmedadjective

Preserved from decay, typically by the use of chemicals.

The embalmed body was placed in the casket for the funeral service.

Figuratively, preserved unchanged or fixed, as if protected from the effects of time or change.

The memoir offers an embalmed snapshot of her childhood, untouched by later revelations.

embalmverb

To treat a dead body with preservatives to prevent decay.

The mortician was tasked to embalm the body before the funeral service.

To preserve something, especially a memory or tradition, so that it remains unchanged or is kept alive.

The poet's words embalmed the hero's bravery for future generations.