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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Video snippets captured from two highway patrol officers’ cameras showed the man initially standing at a homeless encampment while holding a hammer and two nearly identical homemade weapons, each of them made with a knife affixed to the end of pole.

— Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, strained yogurt remained mainly a homemade food in immigrant households until 1998, when FAGE began selling strained yogurt imported from Greece.

— Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of homemade

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Sumptuously furnished with vintage and antique decor, the rooms make a statement through bold colors, custom kimono bathrobes, and handmade Hästens beds.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
The visual effects artists and animators then got to work creating digital Martians that would have the handmade, idiosyncratic style Burton originally intended to achieve with stop-motion.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of handmade

Adjective

The handcrafted mill is mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission and makes 621 hp and 664 ft lbs of torque.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2026
Customers can expect dishes such as ahi poke nachos, American Wagyu short rib steamed buns, fresh nigiri and sushi rolls, along with premium steaks, seafood entrees and handcrafted cocktails.

— Evan Moore August 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2026

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