calligraphy
Translation
calligraphy
Examples
She practices calligraphy every day.
She practises calligraphy every day.
The wedding invitations were written in beautiful calligraphy.
The wedding invitations were written in beautiful calligraphy.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the art of producing beautiful handwriting. She is skilled in calligraphy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: penmanship, handwriting, script
Etymology
From Greek 'kallos' (beauty) + 'graphein' (to write), meaning 'beautiful writing'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'calli' as 'beautiful' and 'graphy' as 'writing', like in geography or biography.