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

Just make sure there's plenty of homemade tartar sauce for dipping.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
The sheriff’s office told the San Francisco Chronicle that the item that exploded was believed to be a homemade firework.

— Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

Definition of homemade

Adjective

Meanwhile, antique and ceramic vessels by Mexican artist Perla Valtierra and handmade tiles from both Mexico and Morocco round out the details.

— Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
Sheri Utain from South Philadelphia stood next to one of the walls of the President’s House where some original panels were next to handmade signs.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Definition of handmade

Adjective

They're envisioned by architect Charles Zana, and radiate understated elegance through the use of natural materials such as terra-cotta tiles, linen fabrics, and handcrafted ceramics that create an inviting atmosphere.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
There’s also a bread oven, which will be used to make handcrafted pizzas, flatbreads, and manakeesh, in an homage to Dubai.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 June 2026

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