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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Adjective

For everyday food safety, Taylor recommends skipping both homemade mixtures and commercial washes.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
Taylor, however, advises against homemade and store-bought solutions.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of homemade

Adjective

The candles—soy wax, offered with crackling wood wicks—are handmade by the small biz, who also make charming, Asian-America-nostalgic scents inspired by White Rabbit candy, persimmon, and boba.

— Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026
Guests stay in traditional handmade gers (with no internet) crafted by local artisans, all featuring intricate handicrafts as well as beds adorned with soft cashmere made in the family’s factory, which also produces cashmere for Hermès.

— Luke Abrahams, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of handmade

Adjective

Design firm Deboss Collective filled each room with natural stones, warm woods, pops of green and handcrafted finishes, including details inspired by traditional Malay marquetry.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026
By early November, the hotel’s watering hole, Coral Bar, sidling steps from the pool and right along Palafox Street, will be open most nights for handcrafted cocktails shaken at the long Alabama marble bar.

— Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of handcrafted

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