penmanship

noun
UK: /pənˈmæn.ʃɪp/
US: /pənˈmæn.ʃɪp/

  1. The art or skill of writing by hand, especially in a clear and attractive style.

    1. Her penmanship is neat and easy to read.
    2. The elegant penmanship in old letters reveals a bygone era of personalized communication.

  2. A particular style of handwriting.

    1. His penmanship was difficult to understand.
    2. The forensic expert analyzed the penmanship to identify the document's author.

Synonyms

handwriting script calligraphy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "penmanship" in English means: The art or skill of writing by hand, especially in a clear and attractive style., A particular style of handwriting..

The phonetic transcription of "penmanship" is /pənˈmæn.ʃɪp/ in British English and /pənˈmæn.ʃɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "penmanship": "Her penmanship is neat and easy to read.". More examples on the page.