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handpicked

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhændˈpɪkt// UK //hˈændpɪkt// hand·picked

adj. chosen very carefully by someone because they are the best or most suitable. You use this to describe people or things that are not just picked at random.

adj. selected with great care and attention to detail. Often used to describe a small group of individuals or a specific set of items that meet high standards.


SIMPLE

The manager hired a handpicked team for the project.

CONTEXTUAL

The chef serves only handpicked ingredients from local farms to ensure the highest quality for his guests.

COMPLEX

The director assembled a handpicked ensemble of actors, each chosen for their unique ability to embody the complex emotional landscape of the script.

Origin

From hand + picked.

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