As it was printed in haste, the book has many misprints.
Source: tatoeba (19726)
Printed
/ˈpɹɪn.tɪd/
Synonyms for "printed" (75 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (15)
Noun(1 words)
block signature
Verb(1 words)
Strong matches (23)
glyphicgraphicgraphoanalyticgraphologicgraphometricgravedgravengroovedholographholographicimpressedimprintedin longhandin printin shorthandin writingincisedinscribedinsculptured
Adjective(1 words)
graphic tee
Noun(1 words)
hard copy
Related words (37)
Noun(8 words)
machine writingnon digitalpaper catalogpaper formpaper receiptpaper workbookpaper-based testprint copy
Adjective(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: autograph, autographic, block signature, calligraphic, carved.
- Sentence evidence is available for printed, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "printed".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "printed"
Keep "printed" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "printed" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "printed", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "printed" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
7 entriesMore specific
11 entriesbook publicationdigital printinglaser-printedletterpress printingnew editionoffset printingoffset-printedpress runreprintscreen printingtypeset
Collocations
8 entriesprinted circuitprinted circuit boardprinted copyprinted designprinted editionprinted formprinted matterprinted page
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
5 entriesTranslations
15 translations across 10 languages.
Azerbaijani
4 entries- basma adj (written or published)
- basılmış adj (written or published)
- dərc edilmiş adj (written or published)
- nəşr edilmiş adj (written or published)
French
1 entries- imprimé adj (written or published)
German
1 entries- gedruckt adj (written or published)
Hungarian
1 entries- nyomtatott adj (written or published)
Korean
1 entries- 인쇄된 adj (written or published)
Ottoman Turkish
1 entries- منتشر adj (written or published)
Portuguese
1 entries- impresso adj (written or published)
Russian
1 entries- печа́тный adj (written or published)
Spanish
1 entries- impreso adj (written or published)
Turkish
1 entries- basılı adj (written or published)
Sample sentences
15 total sentences available.
The notice was badly printed.
Source: tatoeba (44975)
The scene was clearly printed in my memory.
Source: tatoeba (48055)
The machine again made the usual noise and printed out the following analysis.
Source: tatoeba (54556)
Showing 4 of 15 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "printed"?
Closest matches include autograph, autographic, block signature, calligraphic, carved.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "printed"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.