calligraphed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //kəˈlɪɡrəf//
KK: /kælɪˌgræft/
adjective
Definition
Written or printed in a decorative and artistic style, often using special pens or brushes.
Example
The invitations were beautifully calligraphed, making them feel extra special.
Conversation
Have you seen the invitations for the wedding?
Yeah, they look amazing! I love how they’re calligraphed.
I know, right? It makes everything feel so much more special.
Definitely! A calligraphed touch adds a personal flair.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
decorated
ornate
stylized
Antonyms
plain
simple
unadorned
verb
Definition
To write in a decorative and artistic style, often using special pens or brushes.
Example
The artist calligraphed the wedding invitations beautifully.
Tense Forms
Past: calligraphed
Past Participle: calligraphed
Conversation
Did you see the invitation they calligraphed?
Yes, it looked so elegant and beautiful!
I wish I could calligraph like that.
Root Explanation
Calligraphed → It is formed from 'calli-' (from Greek 'kallos', meaning beauty) and 'graph' (from Greek 'grapho', meaning to write) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating a completed action). The word 'calligraphed' means written beautifully, referring to the art of beautiful handwriting.
Memory Tip
Think of 'beauty' ('calli-') in writing ('graph') to remember that 'calligraphed' means beautifully written.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.