Definition of LONGHAND

longhand

Meanings

Plural: longhands

Noun

  • rapid handwriting in which letters are set down in full and are cursively connected within words without lifting the writing implement from the paper
  • The written characters used in the common method of writing; opposed to shorthand, or typing or printing; handwriting.

Adjective Satellite

  • having words written out in full by hand
    • "longhand writing"

Adv

  • Written by hand in normal characters, as opposed to shorthand.
  • Written by hand (with pen or pencil), rather than printed out; handwritten.

Origin / Etymology

From long + hand, by analogy with shorthand.

Synonyms

cursive, cursive script, handwriting, handwritten, running hand

Antonyms

print, print out, shorthand

Scrabble Score: 13

longhand is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
longhand is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
longhand is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

longhand is a valid Words With Friends word