Synonyms of penmanship

penmanship

noun

ˈpen-mən-ˌship 

1

as in handwriting

the form or style of a particular person's writing

doctors are famous for their illegible penmanship

Synonyms & Similar Words

• handwriting
• script
• hand
• scribble
• scrawl
• cursive
• copperplate
• print
• signature
• scratch
• autograph
• backhand
• cacography
• hen scratch
• hen track
• John Hancock
• John Henry
• running hand

2

as in calligraphy

writing done by hand

the students spend far more time honing their computer skills than they do improving their penmanship

Synonyms & Similar Words

• handwriting
• calligraphy
• manuscript
• longhand
• lettering
• script
• stenography
• shorthand
• steno
• phonography

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• type
• print
• typewriting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of penmanship

Well-known for his penmanship of the Ferrari Enzo over 25 years ago, Japanese designer Ken Okuyama chose the glamorous surroundings of Monterey Car Week to unveil his latest—and perhaps most ambitious—creation, the Kode89. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

But while in his penmanship, the recipe still has her hands all over it. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Many pointed to an episode from the month prior, where a response from contestant Sadie Goldberger was not accepted because of her penmanship. — Louis Peitzman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026

For one project, Gentry combined penmanship samples from her family members to invent a unique font for a fictional restaurant’s branding. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 June 2026