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crafted

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɹæftɪd// UK //kɹˈɑːftɪd// craft·ed

v. made with great care and skill by hand. You use this to describe something that is high quality and not mass-produced.

v. Made with meticulous attention to detail or high levels of manual skill. Often implies a bespoke or artisanal quality rather than industrial manufacturing.


SIMPLE

She sells beautifully crafted jewelry at the local market.

CONTEXTUAL

The novelist spent years on the book, resulting in a perfectly crafted story with no wasted words.

COMPLEX

The exhibition showcases a collection of finely crafted furniture that demonstrates the evolution of woodworking techniques over the last three centuries.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly modified by adverbs like 'carefully', 'beautifully', or 'finely'.

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