crafted
- 01 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.
Simple“The carpenter crafted a beautiful wooden table for the new dining room.”
In context“The novelist carefully crafted each chapter to ensure that the tension remained high until the final revelation.”
UsageOften used in the passive voice to focus on the quality of the object produced.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.made with great skill and attention to detail.
adj.exhibiting high quality and deliberate skill in construction or execution.
Simple“She sells beautifully crafted jewellery at the local weekend market.”
In context“The museum displayed a collection of finely crafted instruments from the eighteenth century, each still capable of producing a rich tone.”
UsageFrequently modified by adverbs like 'finely', 'carefully', or 'expertly'.
“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.”