calligraphic

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Definitions of calligraphic word

noun calligraphic fancy penmanship, especially highly decorative handwriting, as with a great many flourishes: She appreciated the calligraphy of the 18th century. 1
noun calligraphic handwriting; penmanship. 1
noun calligraphic the art of writing beautifully: He studied calligraphy when he was a young man. 1
noun calligraphic a script, usually cursive, although sometimes angular, produced chiefly by brush, especially Chinese, Japanese, or Arabic writing of high aesthetic value. 1
noun calligraphic Fine Arts. line or a group of lines either derived from or resembling letter forms and characterized by qualities usually associated with cursive writing, especially that produced with a brush or pen. 1
noun calligraphic Of or relating to calligraphy. 1

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

First recorded in 1605-15, calligraphy is from the Greek word kalligraphía beautiful writing. See calli-, -graphy

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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