CURSIVE Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of cursive

as in handwriting

a type of writing in which all the letters in a word are connected to each other He writes in cursive when he takes notes.

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adjective

as in informal

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Recent Examples of cursive

Noun

Her granddaughter was able to read a letter that her deceased father, the lawmaker’s son, had written in cursive only because her school still chose to teach the skill. — Mary Jean Tecce Decarlo, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026 The letters from Mexico arrived on graph paper, in a tight cursive that the South African students had never seen before. — Ryan Lenora Brown, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Aug. 2026

Adjective

However, many states have brought cursive requirements back to the classroom, with 27 states now mandating cursive instruction. — Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 30 June 2026 Leaning minimal, opt for simple cursive lettering spelling out the best city in the world. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cursive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cursive

Noun

The teachers scanned their work and used AI to analyze how their handwriting could improve.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
Her handwriting and symbol were briefly rendered at football-field scale.

— Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of handwriting

Adjective

That calculation can reveal a sizable amount of informal self-insurance that never received the same planning, funding or governance as other financial obligations.

— Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Around 400 former students and leading industry professionals made the trek from Paris for a day of conferences and informal gatherings.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of informal

Noun

Softer than cashmere and with prints that look high-end, the Alpine Swiss Plaid Scarf is appealing.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
The brand added that each miniature style is cut from the same silk and finished with prints, piping and proportions that follow the originals as closely as possible.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of print

Adjective

But Massie and other lawmakers cited the potentially politically awkward vote, which would impeach Hegseth over unauthorized military actions in Iran, as the reason.

— Justin Papp, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Comparing unauthorized immigration to an invasion has become increasingly common among politicians including Nigel Farage of Reform UK, and far-right groups that have been active in organizing and attending anti-immigrant protests.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of unauthorized

Adjective

Inside is Blancpain’s automatic caliber 615, introduced in 1995 and refined over the following three decades.

— Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026
Items like window coverings, outdoor lighting, storage sheds and automatic garage door openers all add economic value.

— Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of automatic

Adjective

In 2022, the pair took a big risk for their first date and went on a spontaneous trip to the World Cup in Qatar.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2026
Thompson is particularly skilled at emotionally investing in his character’s plight even as the spontaneous production refuses to take itself too seriously.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of spontaneous

Adjective

The instinctive response to new security risks is often to add another security tool.

— Shane Buckley, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Some bicyclists and most motorcyclists understand that, when faced with an emergency situation while riding on two wheels, often the instinctive reaction is not the correct one.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of instinctive

Adjective

The Moon conjoins impulsive Mars, bringing more emotion into decisions about money, possessions, and personal priorities.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
Nevertheless, relations with parents, bosses and authority figures might be challenging today because of impulsive or compulsive actions on the part of someone.

— Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of impulsive

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