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
  • As guests tuck in to homemade waffles topped with plump berries, the general manager talks about the history of the city’s oldest, continuously operating hotel — a landmark on the New River since 1936.
    — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
  • Marigold’s all-day offerings will include sandwiches on homemade biscuits, made from a family recipe, that will be the base for every breakfast sandwich on the menu.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Definition of homemade
Adjective
  • The figures don’t prove that AI is sparking an interest in handmade work.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • After all, in an era of fast fashion, fast-casual chains and AI slop, what's realer than a bowl of handmade pasta?
    — Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 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
Definition of handcrafted

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