calli-, cali-, callo-, calo-, kalli-, kali-, kalo-, kaleido-
(Greek: kalos, beautiful)
An abnormal fear of glamorous women: Thomas acquired caligyniaphobia after having an extremely difficult relationship with a dazzlingly beautiful lady and thereafter felt intensely uncomfortable and nervous when around gorgeous women, mistrusting them completely.
calisthenic (adjective), more calisthenic, most calisthenic
A reference to gymnastic exercises that are done to keep one's body healthy: Athena did her calisthenic activities or routines every morning before going to work in order to maintain her physical fitness.
calisthenical (adjective), more calisthenical, most calisthenical
Related to exercises that are designed to develop physical health and vigor, usually performed with little or no special equipment: Jayden's calisthenical activities each day improved his physical condition much more than before he started doing them.
1. Gymnastic exercises that are designed to develop muscular tone and promote physical well-being: Sit-ups, trunk twists, and other calisthenics were parts of the group activities at the sports center.
2. The practice or art of participating in physical exercises: Calisthenics is recommended to relax the muscles before a person starts running; especially, long distance runs.
3. From Greek kalli-, "beautiful" (kallos, "beauty") plus sthenos, "strength".
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2. The practice or art of participating in physical exercises: Calisthenics is recommended to relax the muscles before a person starts running; especially, long distance runs.
3. From Greek kalli-, "beautiful" (kallos, "beauty") plus sthenos, "strength".
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A condition of having beautiful teeth: Although Steve's aunt was 88 years old, her dentist told her that she still has callidentia.
Something written in an appealing and ornamental style: Even in these modern times, Denis had the skills to create calligraphs that were admired for their beauty.
1. Writing with elegant penmanship: Ursula used her skills as a calligrapher to compose the beautifully written invitations to guests to attend her daughter's wedding.
2. Someone who is skilled in the art of eye-appealing or fine handwriting and penmanship: The famed calligrapher wrote a book about the art and practice of artistic writing by hand.
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2. Someone who is skilled in the art of eye-appealing or fine handwriting and penmanship: The famed calligrapher wrote a book about the art and practice of artistic writing by hand.
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calligraphic (adjective), more calligraphic, most calligraphic
Relating to the art of fine or attractive handwriting skills.
calligraphical (adjective), more calligraphical, most calligraphical
A reference to artistic and superb forms of lettered presentations.
calligraphist (s) [caligraphist] (sometimes); (noun); calligraphists (pl) [caligraphists] (sometimes)
A person who is skilled in elegant penmanship.
A calligraphist is copying calligraphy from one calligraphic book to another one.
1. The art or skill of fine or beautiful penmanship or handwriting: As part of her Fine Arts degree, Gretchen studied Medieval calligraphy and prepared a portfolio of her work.
2. Good or artistic handwriting skills: The English instructor expects her students to use their best calligraphy when writing their essays.
3. A script of high aesthetic value produced by a brush; especially, that of Chinese, Japanese, or Arabic origin: It took Theresa many months to master the art of ancient Chinese calligraphy.
4. Works produced in beautiful handwriting that are considered as a group: The local museum is presenting an international exhibit of calligraphy with examples from the past of early Arabic writing as well as modern samples.
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2. Good or artistic handwriting skills: The English instructor expects her students to use their best calligraphy when writing their essays.
3. A script of high aesthetic value produced by a brush; especially, that of Chinese, Japanese, or Arabic origin: It took Theresa many months to master the art of ancient Chinese calligraphy.
4. Works produced in beautiful handwriting that are considered as a group: The local museum is presenting an international exhibit of calligraphy with examples from the past of early Arabic writing as well as modern samples.
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Anyone who is skilled in the art of stylish and artistic handwriting.
A gorgeous or an outstanding appearance or configuration.
callimorphic (adjective), more callimorphic, most callimorphic
Relating to an exquisite or a very attractive physique.
Anyone who has a love for using nibs or quill pens as tools for producing artistic and enhancing hand-written documents.
