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

The idea was suggested partly by Nolan’s brother Jonathan, who collaborated on many of the director’s earlier scripts. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 17 July 2026

Instead of getting people to do the legwork of searching for vulnerabilities, finding the right scripts, tools, or even targets, AI handles all of those things for you. — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026

In short, despite occasional deviations from the script, most foundations have lacked expiration dates. — Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 16 July 2026

The text contains scripts that, once entered, perform malicious actions, typically by installing malware or exfiltrating sensitive data. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026