HANDWROUGHT Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

handwrought

adjective

ˈhand-ˈrȯt

Definition of handwrought

as in homemade

created by a hand process rather than by a machine ordered handwrought andirons for the fireplace in their restored 18th-century saltbox

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Recent Examples of handwrought The magic that Brian and Charles taps into is handwrought and underplayed, with Archer letting the weird details cast a low-key glow. — Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 June 2022 Van Cleef & Arpels, for example, created a series of handwrought cuffs in gold that were favored by Jackie Onassis. — Jill Newman, Town & Country, 16 June 2021

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Room service is available around the clock, and breakfast is included in the room rate; expect traditional dishes like eggs Benedict, as well as decadent homemade pastries.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
As flu season approaches, TikTokers are spreading a homemade elixir to supposedly boost the immune system that experts warn could in fact cause the fatal disease botulism.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of homemade

Adjective

This boutique-sized wellness retreat of 10 antique handmade Javanese wooden houses in Uluwatu was devised by owner Martha Brooke as a place to share many of the holistic methods and tools that helped her overcome cancer.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
The masked suspect who fatally shot a beloved barber while trying to steal his handmade Miami Cuban bracelet outside a Queens strip club ran off empty-handed, but left those who knew the victim with an unfathomable hole in their hearts.

— Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of handmade

Adjective

Ballet styles, including the ballet sneaker silhouette, took center stage, as did sandals, which had 3D flowers in suede and calfskin, raw-cut finishes and handcrafted details.

— Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
The 10 best sale finds to shop now include a throw blanket reminiscent of your favorite vintage sweater, a handcrafted vase that looks like an antiquing find, and more — with discounts up to 82 percent off.

— Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

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