Handwriting (Noun)
Meaning 1
Something written by hand; "she recognized his handwriting"; "his hand was illegible".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Her grandmother's handwriting was so beautiful it looked like a work of art.
- The teacher asked the student to rewrite the essay in her own handwriting.
- He was known for his messy handwriting, which was often difficult to decipher.
- The expert was able to verify the authenticity of the document by analyzing the handwriting.
- After years of practice, her handwriting had become neat and elegant.
Synonyms
Hyponyms
- Chirography
- Scrawl
- Penmanship
- Scratch
- Cacography
- Running Hand
- Tachygraphy
- Stenography
- Cursive Script
- Cursive
Related Words
Meaning 2
The activity of writing by hand; "handwriting can be slow and painful for one with arthritis".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Her handwriting was so messy that it was almost impossible to decipher.
- The teacher asked the students to practice their handwriting every day for 15 minutes.
- As she grew older, her handwriting became more illegible due to the tremors in her hands.
- The doctor's handwriting on the prescription was so bad that the pharmacist had to call to confirm the medication.
- The artist's handwriting was a work of art in itself, with intricate flourishes and decorative letters.