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Capable of rendering insensible; as, anæsthetic agents.

The process of anæsthetizing; also, the condition of the nervous system induced by anæsthetics.

To render insensible by an anæsthetic. Encyc. Brit.

Any sculptured, chased, or embossed ornament worked in low relief, as a cameo.

Work chased or embossed relief.

Pertaining to the art of chasing or embossing in relief; anaglyptic; -- opposed to diaglyptic or sunk work.

Relating to the art of carving, enchasing, or embossing in low relief.

The art of carving in low relief, embossing, etc.

An instrument by which a correct engraving of any embossed object, such as a medal or cameo, can be executed. Brande & C.

Of or pertaining to anaglyptography; as, analyptographic engraving.

The art of copying works in relief, or of engraving as to give the subject an embossed or raised appearance; -- used in representing coins, bas-reliefs, etc.

The unfolding or dénouement. [R.] De Quincey.

An elevation of mind to things celestial.

Mystical; having a secondary spiritual meaning; as, the rest of the Sabbath, in an anagogical sense, signifies the repose of the saints in heaven; an anagogical explication. -- An`a*gog"ic*al*ly, adv.

Mystical interpretations or studies, esp. of the Scriptures. L. Addison.

Same as Anagoge.

To anagrammatize. Some of these anagramed his name, Benlowes, into Benevolus. Warburton.

Pertaining to, containing, or making, anagram. -- An`a*gram*mat"ic*al*ly, adv.

The act or practice of making anagrams. Camden.

A maker anagrams.