handwritten

Thân thiện

The teacher left a handwritten note on the student's desk.

Definition

Adjective 1. Written by hand: Describes text or documents produced using a person's hand and a writing instrument (like a pen or pencil), as opposed to being typed or printed mechanically. - The letter was handwritten, which made it feel more personal. - She submitted a handwritten copy of her essay.

Usage Examples

• As an adjective before a noun:
  • I found a box of old handwritten letters in the attic.
  • The museum displayed a handwritten draft of the famous poem.
• As an adjective after a linking verb:
  • The note was neatly handwritten in blue ink.
  • All applications must be handwritten, not typed.

Advanced Usage

• "handwritten signature": A person's name written in their own unique script, often used for legal authentication.
  • A handwritten signature is required on the contract.
• "handwritten note": A short, informal message written by hand.
  • He left a handwritten note on the kitchen table.

Variants and Related Words

• Handwrite (verb): To write something by hand.
  • I prefer to handwrite my first drafts.
• Handwriting (noun): A person's particular style of writing by hand.
  • Her handwriting is very elegant and easy to read.

Synonyms

• Manuscript (when referring to an author's original text written by hand).
• Longhand (writing in full, cursive or non-abbreviated form by hand).

Antonyms

• Typed
• Printed
• Digital

Related Phrases

• In one's own hand: Written personally by a specific individual.
  • The document was in the king's own hand.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. written by hand