Synonyms of script

script

noun

ˈskript 

1

as in handwriting

the form or style of a particular person's writing

has a neat, careful script with delicate loops

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

2

as in screenplay

the written form of a story prepared for film production

sold two scripts to the movie studio

Synonyms & Similar Words

• screenplay
• scenario
• text
• story
• shooting script

3

as in calligraphy

writing done by hand

sending a thank-you note in script—and not just an e-mail—is the only proper way to express one's gratitude

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• type
• print
• typewriting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of script

In the original spec script that was sent to me, way back in, like, 2012, 2013, there was no police framing device. — Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 26 July 2026

The Padres had Randy Vásquez locked and loaded for Friday’s pitching script. — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2026

But instead of following that path to its logical conclusion, Rand veered off script. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 25 July 2026

Directed by Sam Hargrave from a script by David Coggeshall, the movie also stars Arturo Castro, Sam Richardson, Teyonah Parris, Danai Gurira, Golshifteh Farahani, Corey Stoll and Bill Camp. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 July 2026