adjective
- written or inscribed above or on the outside of something
Usage: formal; often used in postal or addressing contexts
Examples
- The envelope was superscribed with the recipient’s name and address.
- Ancient tablets often had titles superscribed at the top.
- The letter was superscribed ‘Personal and Confidential.’
- Each package was superscribed with handling instructions.
- The manuscript had the author’s name superscribed on the cover.
- Official documents were superscribed with the department seal.