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handwrought

adjective

ˈhand-ˈrȯt How to pronounce handwrought (audio)
Definition of handwroughtnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handwrought
  1. homemade
  2. handmade
  3. handcrafted
Adjective
  • Beyond pints of Guinness, customers can expect homemade Neapolitan pizzas and other bites.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026
  • This type of maritime migration is different from the once-common arrivals of rafts and other homemade vessels that Cubans are known to use to escape their homeland, and the overloaded freighters and sailboats used by people fleeing Haiti.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of homemade
Adjective
  • The Sheraton Belitung is built with handmade clay bricks and renggadai wood, and uses rainwater and solar energy.
    — Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Even her handmade orchid bag charm has piercings that feel true to the time.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of handmade
Adjective
  • 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
  • What’s Trending at TIFF The films on this year’s festival circuit are focusing on human connectivity and handcrafted art.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of handcrafted

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“Handwrought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handwrought. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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