Word
crafted
Phoneticscraft·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkɹæftɪd/
UK/kɹˈɑːftɪd/
Definitions
01to make skillfully
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to make something using a lot of skill and care, often by hand.
v. to produce something with meticulous care and skill, often involving manual labour or artistic precision.
“The carpenter crafted a beautiful wooden table for the new dining room.”
“The novelist carefully crafted each chapter to ensure that the tension remained high until the final revelation.”
Usage
Often used in the passive voice to focus on the quality of the object produced.
02made with skill
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. made with great skill and attention to detail.
adj. exhibiting high quality and deliberate skill in construction or execution.
“She sells beautifully crafted jewellery at the local weekend market.”
“The museum displayed a collection of finely crafted instruments from the eighteenth century, each still capable of producing a rich tone.”
Usage
Frequently modified by adverbs like 'finely', 'carefully', or 'expertly'.
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“Ongoing and open communication is far more effective than one perfectly crafted conversation.” “Early humans in England crafted a rare piece of elephant bone into a reusable hammer for sharpening stone tools nearly 500,000 years ago.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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