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

Marlee Crave served a summer dish at Fiddlehead Kitchen made from her husband's tomatoes and greens, her homemade sourdough bread and her family's cheese.

— Derek James, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
What these homemade digital passes cannot replace There is an important limit here.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of homemade

Adjective

The family has also worked with circuses and collected unusual handmade costumes over the years.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026
During the Christkindl Market, taking place from December 4 to 6, mini chalets line the streets downtown, selling a selection of Christmas decorations and all kinds of handmade goods.

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of handmade

Adjective

Tasting menu guests can expect six courses of heaven, filled with handcrafted pasta, fresh seafood and elevated entrees that with linger with you.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
The executive charged his design team with creating the capacious, handcrafted leather carryall that would bear her name, and the first prototype was completed later that year.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

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