"Altorilievo" is a term used to describe a sculptural technique where the figures are carved in relief, standing out from the background. There are many synonyms for this word, depending on the context and the style of sculpture. In Italian, "basso-rilievo" refers to low relief, while "rilievo" simply means relief. In English, "high relief" or "bold relief" are commonly used. In French, "haut-relief" is used for high relief, while "bas-relief" refers to low relief. "Embossed" and "raised" are also synonyms for alto-rilievo, and can be used to describe sculptural works that incorporate this technique.