overwrought

Meanings

• adjective

  Excessively anxious, agitated, or emotionally drained.

  - "After the long debate, the committee was overwrought and needed a break."
  - "The actor was overwrought with emotion during his performance."

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Antonyms

austere , bare , conservative , denuded , modest , naked , plain , restrained , simple , stark , stripped , subdued , toned-down , unadorned , uncovered , calm , collected , composed , laid-back , placid , serene , tranquil , untroubled

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Synonyms

ornate , overdecorated , agitated , distraught , distressed , overwhelmed

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overwrought
wrought , brought , fought , bought , aught , aughted

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Variants

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overwrought

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'ouverroter', meaning 'to agitate' or 'to excite'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'overwrought' is often used in the context of literature and art criticism.

2. The word 'overwrought' is sometimes used interchangeably with the term 'overwhelmed'.

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Related Concepts

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1. anxiety: A state of feeling nervous, worried, or uneasy about something with an impending sense of danger.

2. emotion: A natural response to a stimulus, often characterized by feelings of joy, sadness, anger, or fear.

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Culture

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In literature, 'overwrought' is often used to describe characters who are emotionally overwhelmed or anxious. In art, it can refer to a style that is excessively ornate or elaborate.

How to Memorize "overwrought"

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'overwrought' as 'over' (excessive) and 'wrought' (made or created), meaning 'excessively made' or 'excessively created'.

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