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scrawling

The word “scrawling” has 2 syllables: scrawl-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈskrɔːlɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for scrawling?

In the thesaurus, “scrawling” has 12 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for scrawling along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for scrawling

  • doodling
  • inking
  • inscribing
  • lettering
  • penciling
  • pencilling
  • penning
  • printing
  • scratching
  • scribbling
  • squiggling
  • writing

Antonyms for scrawling

  • calligraphing
  • composing
  • drafting
  • handwriting carefully
  • inscribing
  • penning
  • printing
  • script-writing
  • typing
  • writing neatly

Meanings of scrawling

  • verb
    1. To write something hastily or illegibly.
    2. To write in an irregular or illegible manner.
    3. To write unskilfully and inelegantly.
    4. To creep; crawl; (by extension) to swarm with crawling things.
  • noun
    1. Something scrawled.

Example Sentences

  • He was scrawling a quick note before the bus arrived.
  • The teenager kept scrawling on the notebook instead of paying attention in class.
  • Angry words were scrawling across the wall in red marker.
  • She spent the afternoon scrawling reminders on sticky notes.
  • He was scrawling a rough draft of his story before typing it up.

On this page you'll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scrawling, such as: calligraphing, composing, doodling, drafting, handwriting carefully, inking, inscribing.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

cartooning

  • caricaturing
  • crayoning
  • drawing
  • inking
  • outlining
  • penciling
  • pencilling
  • picturing
  • profiling
  • scrawling
  • scribbling
  • sketching

lettering

scratching

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