Meaning & use

Handpainted

adjective·Everyday

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Painted by hand rather than by machine or mass-production process, often implying artistry and individuality.

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She bought a set of handpainted ceramic mugs at the local market.

The handpainted mural took the artist three weeks to complete.

A note on using this word

Often used as a marketing term to emphasize craftsmanship and uniqueness in art, ceramics, and textiles.

Words with a similar meaning

hand-decoratedartisanal

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Words with an opposite meaning

machine-mademass-produced

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