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as in heated
being in a state of increased activity or agitation
became overwrought when she heard that her child was missing
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as in ornate
elaborately and often excessively decorated
the author's prose is overwrought with purple passages and florid metaphors
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Recent Examples of overwrought
With its swelling music and dramatic editing, the moment feels a little overwrought, but the same could be said for the whole series.
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
But instead of overwrought banker’s pinstripes, Armani did it his way, delivering formality in a softer and more feminine manner.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
The last act of The Stranger follows the young man through his imprisonment, trial and the weeks leading up to his execution, including a long and somewhat overwrought conversation with a priest (Swann Arlaud) hoping to read the inmate his last rites.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
The real truth is that no one should care about what reactionary, overwrought critics have to say.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
But instead of overwrought banker’s pinstripes, Armani did it his way, delivering formality in a softer and more feminine manner.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
The last act of The Stranger follows the young man through his imprisonment, trial and the weeks leading up to his execution, including a long and somewhat overwrought conversation with a priest (Swann Arlaud) hoping to read the inmate his last rites.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
The real truth is that no one should care about what reactionary, overwrought critics have to say.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overwrought
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The hotel is a half-mile from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and comes with heated pools and hot tubs, as well as a fitness center and airport shuttle.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Carlson’s treatment of Fuentes on the show was in direct contrast to the pundit’s heated interview with Cruz in June.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Nov. 2025
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Kempinski Istanbul Housed in an ornate former Ottoman palace on the shores of the Bosphorus Strait, the Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is the ultimate luxury hotel in Istanbul.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Nutcrackercore For those seeking theatrical glamour, Nutcrackercore delivers escapism through ornate decor.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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No pretending to be too cool to be excited, just vibing and living in the moment.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Now Lomax is excited for future opportunities to work with other brands.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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In lieu of baroque prosthetic gore and over-the-top CGI effects, the movie leans into silence and darkness for much of its 81-minute run time.—
Diana Hubbell,
Popular Science,
29 Oct. 2025
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Skovgaard’s inspirations span from baroque aristocratic portraiture to ’80s pop culture, and are drenched in personal memories.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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On a tech podcast released last weekend, Altman appeared to grow agitated when host Brad Gerstner asked how OpenAI would fund the commitments given current revenues.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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Lairmore, one of only two witnesses called, testified that officers perceived a potential threat from an agitated Dunn.—
Andrew Goudsward,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The boom in production costs has been blamed on high talent prices, stemming from extravagant spending by big streamers in recent years.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Not every Tesla investor was on board with the extravagant deal.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Overwrought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overwrought. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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