Artistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering b: the art of producing such writing. 
Full Definition of CALLIGRAPHY. 1. a: artistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering b: the art of producing such writing. 2. : penmanship. 3. : an ornamental line in drawing or painting. — cal·li·graph·ic \ˌka-lə-ˈgra-fik\ adjective. — cal·li·graph·i·cal·ly \-fi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb. Use calligraphy in a sentence. LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. noun. A greeting written with calligraphy. A greeting written with calligraphy. The definition of calligraphy refers to a special, formal style of handwriting. The formal writing often used on wedding invitations is an example of calligraphy. 1  beautiful handwriting, esp. as an art. Definition of CALLIGRAPHER. 1. : a professional copyist or engrosser. 2. : one who practices the art of calligraphy.
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