Word Adjective
handwritten
adj.
B1 Intermediate US /ˈhænˌdɹɪtən/ UK /hˈændɹɪtən/ hand·writ·ten
Definition
adj.written by hand with a pen or pencil instead of being typed or printed.
adj.written by a person using a manual writing instrument rather than being produced by a machine or digital device.
Examples
“She sent me a beautiful handwritten note.”
“The museum displays several handwritten letters from the 18th century that are still perfectly legible.”
“Despite the efficiency of digital communication, many people still find that a handwritten invitation conveys a level of personal care and sincerity that an email cannot replicate.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun.
Etymology
From hand + written.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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