hand-painted

UK: ˈhændˌpeɪntɪd | US: ˈhændˌpeɪntɪd

Definition

  1. adj. decorated or created by applying paint manually with a brush or other tool

  2. adj. (of designs or artwork) produced by hand rather than by machine or digital means

Structure
hand <part of the body used for manipulation>paint <apply color>ed <past participle suffix>
Etymology

The word combines "hand," from Old English hand (meaning the body part used for grasping), and "paint," from Old French peint (past participle of peindre, "to paint," derived from Latin pingere). The suffix "-ed" marks it as a past participle, indicating the action was performed by hand. This term emerged to distinguish manually crafted artwork from mass-produced or mechanically printed designs, emphasizing human skill and artistry.

Examples

  1. The vase features intricate hand-painted floral patterns.

  2. She sells hand-painted silk scarves at the local market.

  3. The artist specializes in hand-painted murals for children's rooms.

  4. This antique furniture is valued for its hand-painted details.

  5. The invitation cards were hand-painted to give them a personal touch.