Definition of overwrought
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Examples of overwrought in a Sentence
The witness became overwrought as she described the crime.
became overwrought when she heard that her child was missing
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Though there's some irony overkill via a roving madman quoting various American presidents between scenes, the story avoids easy moralizing and overwrought symbology, ultimately asking us to ponder interpersonal responsibility in an amoral world.
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The Hitler analogy had been overwrought, but the references to European appeasement of Hitler were quite on target.
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Nothing here is overthought or overwrought, either on the plate or in the décor.
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Principal clarinet Raymond Santos’ solo was impassioned without becoming overwrought.
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Onion rings would surely tip the scales into the overwrought side of things.
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The investigations of the Trump Organization and Russian meddling in the 2016 election are overwrought with dramatic tension.
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This incongruity is frustrating, and Teplitzky deepens it with one overwrought, predictable choice after another.
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This incongruity is frustrating, and Teplitzky deepens it with one overwrought, predictable choice after another.
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Origin and Etymology of overwrought
past participle of overwork
OVERWROUGHT Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of overwrought for English Language Learners
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: very excited or upset
OVERWROUGHT Defined for Kids
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: very excited or upset
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