calligraphy
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for calligraphy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The art of decorative, stylized handwriting; also, writing produced in this style.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use calligraphy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
practice calligraphy
calligraphy pen
a calligraphy class
Etymology
From Greek kalligraphia, literally "beautiful writing," from kallos ("beauty") and graphein ("to write").
Full origin of calligraphy →Frequently asked questions
What does “calligraphy” mean?
The word “calligraphy” means the art of decorative, stylized handwriting; also, writing produced in this style. In plain terms, decorative, artistic handwriting, often done with special pens or brushes.
How do you pronounce “calligraphy”?
“Calligraphy” is pronounced kuh-LIHG-ruh-fee (/kəˈlɪɡɹəfi/ in IPA).
How do you use “calligraphy” in a sentence?
Here is “calligraphy” used in a sentence: “She studied Japanese calligraphy for years before opening her own studio.”
What is another word for “calligraphy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “calligraphy” include chirography and penmanship.
What part of speech is “calligraphy”?
“Calligraphy” is a noun.
Where does the word “calligraphy” come from?
The word “calligraphy” comes from Greek. From Greek kalligraphia, literally "beautiful writing," from kallos ("beauty") and graphein ("to write").
