noun
calligraphy
kuh-LIHG-ruh-fee
noun
1
The art of decorative, stylized handwriting; also, writing produced in this style.
"She studied Japanese calligraphy for years before opening her own studio."
"The wedding invitations were addressed in elegant calligraphy."
How to Use Calligraphy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDecorative, artistic handwriting, often done with special pens or brushes.
Common pairings
practice calligraphy
calligraphy pen
a calligraphy class
Word Forms
calligraphies plural
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Etymology
From Greek kalligraphia, literally "beautiful writing," from kallos ("beauty") and graphein ("to write").