Synonyms of calligraphy

calligraphy

noun

kə-ˈli-grə-fē 

as in handwriting

writing done by hand

she specializes in scrollwork with beautiful calligraphy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• handwriting
• manuscript
• lettering
• penmanship
• longhand
• script
• stenography
• shorthand
• phonography
• steno

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• type
• print
• typewriting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of calligraphy

Guests can also join Tibetan-style painting sessions lasting from half a day to seven days, or take a two- to three-hour introductory class in Tibetan calligraphy. — Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Each strand is like a beautiful clump of calligraphy all tangled up in itself, as captivating and lonely as any earthwork. — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Moreover, the scribes were not content with just writing; ideally, the text should be rendered in beautiful calligraphy and adorned with symbols or images, crafted by monks skilled in this art. — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026

Kyoto calligraphy is often paired with tea ceremonies. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026