Emboss/ɪmˈbɑːs/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Personal Customization Used when personalizing items with unique designs that stand out. I embossed my leather wallet with an intricate pattern. Pro Tip 2/3Raised Texture Highlights the tactile sensation of the raised design. The wedding invitation was embossed with elegant script. Pro Tip 3/3Singular Focus Often used to draw attention to one specific feature or element. The book cover was simple, with only the title embossed.