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

Residents print the permit themselves and can create their own barriers using traffic barricades, trash bins, or homemade signs.

— Marina Lopes, Christian Science Monitor, 28 July 2026
When summer peaches hit peak ripeness, preserve their sweet, juicy flavor with a batch of homemade peach butter.

— Torie Cox, Southern Living, 27 July 2026

Definition of homemade

Adjective

Bornemann had spent the day butchering a whole lamb and sent out family-style bowls of handmade pasta under lamb ragù.

— David Hochman, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
The menu is built around those handmade tortillas, with tacos carved fresh from the trompo, as well as various preparations (burritos, bowls, quesadillas) of classic proteins like carne asada, carnitas and pollo asado.

— John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

Definition of handmade

Adjective

Founder Beichen Guan, a Central Saint Martins graduate, emphasizes translating artist identity into original, handcrafted jewelry, rather than adapting existing collections.

— Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Zampo, the signature restaurant, fuses Peruvian tradition with Japanese precision for Instagram-worthy dishes served in a space framed by travertine and handcrafted ceramics.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026

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