calligraphical
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to calligraphy: Pertaining to the art of beautiful, decorative, or stylized handwriting.
- Expressed in calligraphy: Written or produced in the style of calligraphy.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The museum displayed several calligraphical manuscripts from the 15th century.
- Her wedding invitations had a distinct calligraphical elegance.
- He admired the calligraphical quality of the ancient scroll's text.
Advanced Usage
- "calligraphical style": A manner of writing characterized by the artistic qualities of calligraphy.
- The poet preferred a calligraphical style for publishing his verses.
- "calligraphical tradition": The historical practices and techniques associated with calligraphic art in a particular culture.
- The exhibition focused on the calligraphical tradition of East Asia.
Variants and Related Words
- Calligraphic (adj): This is the more common variant, identical in meaning to 'calligraphical'.
- The certificate featured beautiful calligraphic lettering.
- Calligraphist (n): A person who practices calligraphy.
- Calligraphy (n): The art of producing decorative handwriting or lettering.
Synonyms
- Penmanship: The art or skill of writing by hand. (Note: This is a broader term that may not always imply artistic quality.)
- Hand-lettered: Written by hand, often with careful attention to style.
Notes on Usage
- The adjective calligraphical is less frequently used than its variant calligraphic. Both forms are correct and interchangeable.
- This word is typically used in formal, artistic, or academic contexts to describe writing, documents, or artistic works.
Adjective
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of or relating to or expressed in calligraphy
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