hand delivered

Brought in person

Hand delivered describes something brought directly to a recipient by a person rather than sent through postal or courier services.

The term emphasizes personal conveyance and often implies special care, urgency, or importance: The contract was hand delivered to ensure it arrived on time.

Legal documents, invitations, and sensitive materials are frequently hand delivered to guarantee receipt or add a personal touch.

formal

certified

Officially declared valid

document · signature · receipt · sealed · confidential · sensitive · verification · authentication · acknowledgment · legal

urgent

express

State or fast train

time-sensitive · expedite · overnight · same-day · next-day · swift · speedy · prompt · rapid · emergency

traditional

postal

Of mail service

package · envelope · letterbox · mailbox · correspondence · telegram · scroll · wax seal · parchment · messenger

personal

heartfelt

Deeply and sincerely meant

care · sincerity · handwritten · gift · flowers · invitation · letter · note · surprise · gesture

Opposites
delivery method

hand deliveredmailed

Sent through postal service

shipped · posted · postal delivery · dispatched · emailed

personal vs. impersonal transfer

hand delivereddeposited

Placed for safekeeping

transmitted

Family

hand, deliver, hands, handed, handing, handy, handle, handily, handedness

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G