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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The leads can be overwrought, shouting lines across the stage while the Gothic-style doorways, sharp directional lighting and ooh-ahh practical effects do their complicated dance.
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
On the other, there is the overwrought but far-fetched revenge for her death.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
Maybe overwrought prose or sentences loaded with adverbs will one day draw a little less derision.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
What could have easily made for an overwrought and even tragic read, however, is presented with a surprisingly light touch.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
On the other, there is the overwrought but far-fetched revenge for her death.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
Maybe overwrought prose or sentences loaded with adverbs will one day draw a little less derision.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
What could have easily made for an overwrought and even tragic read, however, is presented with a surprisingly light touch.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for overwrought
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“Overwrought.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overwrought. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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overwrought
adjective
over·wrought
ˌō-və(r)-ˈrȯt 
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