Meaning & use
handwritten
Written by hand using a pen or pencil rather than typed, printed, or produced by a machine.
See it in a sentence
She kept a handwritten journal instead of typing her thoughts into a phone app.
The chef added a handwritten note to every takeout order thanking the customer.
A note on using this word
Handwritten emphasizes a personal touch and is often contrasted with typed or digital text, especially for notes, letters, and signatures.
Words with a similar meaning
hand-letteredpenned
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Words with an opposite meaning
typedprinted
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