calligraphed

Penned with flourishes

Calligraphed means written in calligraphy—decorative, artistic handwriting.

The word describes text rendered with careful attention to letterforms and aesthetic effect: The invitations were calligraphed by hand.

Wedding stationery, diplomas, and formal documents are commonly calligraphed.

The word functions as both past tense verb and adjective: a beautifully calligraphed envelope.

inscribed

lettered

Highly educated, well-read

executed · drawn · formed · traced · outlined · marked · transcribed · copied · drafted · brushed

handwritten

script

Written words for performance

lettering · longhand · manuscript · parchment · quill · vellum · nib · signature · scroll · papyrus

artistic

brushwork

Painter's stroke method

letterforms · composition · embellishment · ornamentation · scrollwork · filigree · serifs · stylized · craftsmanship · detailing

elegant

graceful

Elegant in movement

delicate · ornate · sophisticated · polished · tasteful · stylish · beautiful · sublime · luxurious · sumptuous

Opposites
method of text production

calligraphedtyped

Input via keyboard

printed · computer-generated · typeset · stamped · stenciled

aesthetic quality of lettering

calligraphedscrawled

Wrote in messy haste

scribbled · scratched · hastily written

Phrases
Family

calligraphy, calligrapher, calligraphic, calligraphers, calligraphically

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G