handwritten note
Ink-on-paper memo
A handwritten note is a brief written message composed by hand rather than typed or printed.
The phrase emphasizes the personal touch—handwritten notes carry more weight than digital messages because they require more effort: She left a handwritten note on his desk.
Thank-you notes, condolence messages, and love letters are often handwritten to convey sincerity.
- letterWritten symbol or message
- scribbleWrite without care
- inkWriting fluid
- fountain penInk-reservoir writing instrument
- paperPressed pulp for writing
cursive · pen · envelope · message · personal · personal touch · faded · margin · stationery · postcard · diary · journal · signature · smudge · love letter · secret admirer · memo · jot
- correspondenceletters, letter, handwritten letters, family letters, missives
- greeting cardsbirthday cards, birthday card, thank you card, Christmas cards, holiday cards
- written correspondenceletter, love letter, letters, wartime letter, pen pal letter
- kind gestureshandshake, apology, hug, gift, favor
- mailletter, letters, mail, email, envelope
- mannersetiquette, manners, polite, rude, politeness
handwritten notetext message
Brief electronic communication
email · instant message · SMS · electronic communication · online chat
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