handwritten

Everyday

Handwritten means written by hand with a pen or pencil, not typed or printed. tree →

In the lessons

At school pupils practise handwriting and do handwritten work, while some homework is typed. In everyday life a handwritten card or letter feels personal and kind. In stories a handwritten note can be a clue — the detective compares the handwriting. Phrases: «a handwritten note», «handwritten letter», «handwritten sign».

Examples

• Grandma loves getting handwritten letters. tree →
• He left a handwritten note on the fridge. tree →
• Is your homework handwritten or typed? tree →
• The shop had a handwritten sign in the window. tree →
• A handwritten thank-you card is very kind. tree →
• The old recipe book is all handwritten. tree →
• The detective studied the handwritten message. tree →
• Please hand in a handwritten copy of your poem. tree →

Note

One word: hand + written (double t). Noun: handwriting. Opposite: typed, printed. «Joined-up handwriting» (UK) is also called «cursive» (US).