beautifully-crafted
|beau-ti-ful-ly-craft-ed|
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/ˈbjuːtəfəli ˈkræftɪd/
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/ˈbjuːtəfəli ˈkrɑːftɪd/
Skillfully made
Etymology
'beautifully-crafted' combines 'beautifully,' an adverb from 'beautiful,' and 'crafted,' the past participle of 'craft,' meaning 'to make or create with skill.'
'beautifully' evolved from the Old French word 'beau' meaning 'fine' or 'handsome,' and 'crafted' from the Old English 'cræftan,' meaning 'to build or make.'
Initially, 'beautifully' meant 'in a beautiful manner,' and 'crafted' meant 'made with skill.' Together, they convey the idea of something made with exceptional skill and beauty.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
made with exceptional skill and attention to detail, often resulting in an aesthetically pleasing object or work.
The beautifully-crafted sculpture was the centerpiece of the exhibition.
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Last updated: 2025/02/15 20:26