Insculptured is a rare and specialized word that refers to the act of engraving or carving an object. Some synonyms for insculptured are sculpted, carved, engraved, chiseled, etched, incised, and tooled. These words all suggest the creation of a three-dimensional design on a surface, usually made of stone or wood. Sculpted and carved often imply the creation of a statue or figurine, while engraved and etched typically refer to the use of a sharp tool to cut a design into a hard surface. Chiseled and tooled may suggest a rougher texture or a more rough-hewn appearance. Whatever the word used, insculptured always implies the creation of something beautiful, intricate, and lasting.