adj
handpicked
Handpicked (adj) means Chosen carefully and deliberately, often by a specific person. Example: “The director cast a handpicked team of stunt performers.”
adj
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Chosen carefully and deliberately, often by a specific person.
"The director cast a handpicked team of stunt performers."
"These apples are handpicked to ensure the best quality."
How to use handpicked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCarefully and personally selected, rather than chosen at random.
Common pairings
handpicked successor
handpicked team
handpicked ingredients
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Etymology
From "hand" + "picked" — literally picked by hand, extended to mean carefully selected.
Rhymes for handpicked
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What does “handpicked” mean?
The word “handpicked” means chosen carefully and deliberately, often by a specific person. In plain terms, carefully and personally selected, rather than chosen at random.
How do you use “handpicked” in a sentence?
Here is “handpicked” used in a sentence: “The director cast a handpicked team of stunt performers.”
What part of speech is “handpicked”?
“Handpicked” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of handpicked?
"handpicked" (adj) means chosen carefully and deliberately, often by a specific person.
