Antonyms for in grained


Grammar : Adj, verb
Spell : in-greynd, in-greynd
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈgreɪnd, ˈɪnˌgreɪnd


Definition of in grained

Origin :
  • 1766, see engrain. Figurative use, of qualities, habits, etc., attested from 1851 (in ingrained). Of dyed carpets, etc., 1766, from in grain.
  • As in inborn/inbred : adj coming from birth; natural
  • As in indelible : adj not able to be erased, indestructible
  • As in ingrained : adj deep-rooted
  • As in inherent : adj basic, hereditary
  • As in innate : adj inherited, native
  • As in instinctive : adj reflex, automatic
  • As in intimate : adj private, personal
  • As in inveterate : adj long-standing, established
  • As in native : adj innate, inherent
  • As in vernacular : adj native, colloquial
  • As in visceral : adj instinctive
  • As in established : adj in a firm position
  • As in egotistic : adj conceited
  • As in inborn : adj natural
  • As in built-in : adj included
  • As in deep-rooted : adj firmly fixed or held
  • As in embedded : adj entrenched
  • As in thorough : adj all-encompassing
  • As in characteristic : adj typical; distinguishing
  • As in connate : adj innate
  • As in connatural : adj innate
  • As in chronic : adj incessant, never-ending
  • As in habituated : adj chronic
  • As in hard-shell : adj confirmed
  • As in indwelling : adj constitutional
  • As in ineradicable : adj confirmed
  • As in instinctual : adj instinctive
  • As in irradicable : adj confirmed
  • As in lingering : adj chronic
  • As in protracted : adj chronic
  • As in confirmed : adj habitual; rooted
  • As in congenital : adj inborn
  • As in constitutional : adj inherent
  • As in dyed-in-the-wool : adj deep-rooted
  • As in habitual : adj usual, established
  • As in infuse : verb introduce; soak
  • As in interject : verb throw in; interrupt
  • As in lodge : verb become fixed or wedged
  • As in permeate : verb filter, spread throughout
  • As in root : verb dig and search
  • As in steep : verb let soak
  • As in ingrain : verb imbue
  • As in infix : verb fix
  • As in pin on : verb fix
  • As in embed : verb sink, implant
  • As in engrave : verb carve letters or designs into
  • As in entrench : verb establish, make inroads
  • As in etch : verb carve
  • As in fix : verb establish, make firm
  • As in imbue : verb infuse, saturate

Synonyms for in grained

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