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handmade

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈhænˈmeɪd// UK //hˈændmeɪd// hand·made

adj. made by a person using their hands and tools, rather than by a machine in a factory. You use this to describe things that feel special or unique because of the human effort involved.

adj. crafted by hand or with manual tools rather than by industrial machinery. Often implies a higher degree of craftsmanship or individual variation compared to mass-produced goods.


SIMPLE

She sells beautiful handmade jewelry at the local market.

CONTEXTUAL

The boutique specializes in handmade leather boots that are designed to last for decades.

COMPLEX

While mass-produced furniture offers convenience and low cost, many collectors prefer the subtle imperfections and structural integrity found in handmade wooden cabinets.

Antonyms
Origin

From hand + made.

Usage

Typically used as an attributive adjective before the noun it modifies.

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