Meaning & use

handwritten

adjective·Everyday

Written by hand using a pen or pencil rather than typed, printed, or produced by a machine.

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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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