Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun intaglio

2 senses of intaglio

Sense 1
intaglio printing, intaglio, gravure -- (a printing process that uses an etched or engraved plate; the plate is smeared with ink and wiped clean, then the ink left in the recesses makes the print)
       => printing, printing process -- (reproduction by applying ink to paper as for publication)

Sense 2
intaglio, diaglyph -- (glyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem (as opposed to cameo))
       => glyptic art, glyptography -- (carvings or engravings (especially on precious stones))

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