adjective
- shaped or decorated by cutting or sculpting
Usage: archaic; poetic
Examples
- The ancient temple featured carven pillars depicting mythological scenes.
- She admired the carven wooden chest passed down through generations.
- The carven stone faces gazed down from the cathedral walls.
- His carven walking stick was a work of art.
- The carven ivory figurine was incredibly detailed.
- They discovered carven symbols on the cave wall.