calligraphy

noun
UK: /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/
US: /kəˈlɪɡrɑːfi/

  1. The art of producing beautiful handwriting, often with a special pen or brush.

    1. I like calligraphy.
    2. Her calligraphy skills made her very popular in wedding invitations.

  2. A piece of writing done in this decorative style.

    1. That is a calligraphy.
    2. The museum displayed a beautiful calligraphy, showcasing the artist's skill.

Synonyms

penmanship handwriting script

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "calligraphy" in English means: The art of producing beautiful handwriting, often with a special pen or brush., A piece of writing done in this decorative style..

The phonetic transcription of "calligraphy" is /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/ in British English and /kəˈlɪɡrɑːfi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "calligraphy": penmanship, handwriting, script.

Example usage of "calligraphy": "I like calligraphy.". More examples on the page.