Enmarbled

/ɛnˈmɑːrbəld/ adjective

Definition

covered with or made to resemble marble in appearance or texture.

Etymology

Past participle of enmarble; describes the result of the process of applying marble or marble-like material to a surface.

Kelly Says

The word 'enmarbled' perfectly captures the Victorian obsession with appearing wealthier than you actually were—entire homes were 'enmarbled' using painted plaster that fooled visitors from across the room.

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