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

Later in the podcast, the NFL star siblings reacted to a fan’s homemade Halloween decoration, which rendered bales of hay into models of Travis and his 14-time Grammy-winning wife.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026
The restaurant is also popular for its meatball sandwiches, fresh focaccia, lasagna, prepared meals and homemade sauces.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of homemade

Adjective

The menu features handmade pasta alongside mains like trout finished with nutty brown butter and tomato pesto.

— Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Depending on their size, the intricacy of the pattern and materials, handmade quilts can cost hundreds, even thousands, of dollars.

— Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of handmade

Adjective

Iuriichuk’s favorite element of the design is the large, ten-foot sculptural mirrors that seem to emerge from the walls, finished in handcrafted plaster.

— Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026
At Ballen, designers Ricardo Ballen and Carina Ospina create handcrafted bags using materials sourced from Colombia’s and the region’s biodiverse landscapes.

— Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

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