Question

Identify the correct word from the given options, which means the following:
A person who has beautiful handwriting
A) Calligraphist
B) Writer
C) Artist
D) Painter

Answer 1

Hint: The above question is about one word for a group of words or a phrase. The above statement says that the one-word answer should mean a person who has beautiful handwriting. To acquire such beautiful handwriting, one needs to have a certain style, the right pen, proper grip and lots of practice.

Complete answer:
A person who has beautiful handwriting is a person skilled in penmanship.
Option A) Calligraphist: The above option is correct as a ‘calligraphist’ is a person who is skilled in penmanship due to his or her beautiful handwriting. The synonym for calligraphist is a calligrapher. Calligraphy is the art of producing artistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering. Learning calligraphy takes a ton of practice. Some have natural talent in it. Western, Eastern and Arabic are the three types of calligraphy.
Option B) Writer: The above option is incorrect as a ‘writer’ is a person who has written something or who writes in a particular way like a person engaged in writing books, articles, stories, etc., especially as an occupation or profession.
Option C) Artist: The above option is incorrect as an ‘artist’ is a person who creates paintings or drawings as a profession or hobby or a person who is very good at something like being skilled at drawing, painting, etc.
Option D) Painter: The above option is incorrect as a ‘painter’ is a person whose job is painting buildings or an artist who paints.

Therefore the correct answer is option ‘A’.

Note: Calligraphy is a visual craftsmanship identified with writing. It is the plan and execution of lettering with a pen, ink brush, or another composing instrument. A contemporary calligraphic practice can be characterized as "the art of giving form to signs in an expressive, harmonious, and skilful manner". Synonyms for calligraphy are handwriting, chirography, longhand, manuscript, penmanship, script, etc. The formal writing often used on wedding invitations is an example of calligraphy.