decorative penmanship
nounUK /ˈdɛkərətɪv ˈpɛnmənʃɪp/
US /ˈdɛkəreɪtɪv ˈpɛnmənʃɪp/
Fancy, pretty handwriting made to look nice.
She used decorative penmanship to write her friend's name on the birthday card.
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2. The art of writing letters in a beautiful, showy style for decoration.
The wedding invitations were done in decorative penmanship.
3. Handwriting that adds swirls and curls to make words look special.
His decorative penmanship made the sign look like a work of art.
4. A style of writing used to make certificates and posters look elegant.
The award certificate was filled out in decorative penmanship.