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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
The situation is so overwrought in this episode.
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Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Sponsors of the Florida legislation said the issues raised by opponents were overwrought.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
Two, that party snacks need not be expensive and overwrought to be truly delicious.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
Here, Linklater eschews the overwrought trappings that these types of movies typically fall into.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
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Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Sponsors of the Florida legislation said the issues raised by opponents were overwrought.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
Two, that party snacks need not be expensive and overwrought to be truly delicious.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
Here, Linklater eschews the overwrought trappings that these types of movies typically fall into.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overwrought
Adjective
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The grounds lean into a romantic, almost pastoral mood, with wildflower gardens, a freeform heated pool, and both a guest cottage and a finished pool house.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2026
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Bake on the middle rack of the heated oven until the top is puffed and lightly golden and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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One of the museum’s most celebrated exhibits is the priceless Trà Kiệu Pedestal, a huge, ornate altar featuring symbolic images such as Apsara dancers.—
Tamara Hinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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The ornate cornice on the top of the building also collapsed.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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White is excited about his future, and plans to perform at this year's Minnesota State Fair.—
Tony Peterson,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But the nail in the coffin for her family was the bike course, which her niece was most excited for.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
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NewJeans, one of the most exciting and innovative recent K-pop groups, has been largely inactive since 2024 due to a baroque legal dispute with the HYBE subsidiary ADOR.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Blake’s imagery is actually very similar to a lot of baroque Tibetan imagery describing the birth of ego in open space.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
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Iannarelli explained that a core element of de-escalation is projecting calmness, as individuals often mimic those who appear angry and agitated.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Jackson allegedly appeared to be in a highly agitated state and was moving erratically and mumbling, police body camera footage shows.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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Located above the Pirates of the Caribbean ride in New Orleans Square, 21 Royal Street was used variously over the years as an exhibit and gallery space and since 2017 has been the location of an extravagant private dining experience.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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There is no shortage of extravagant beachfront villas in the Caribbean, but this one distinguishes itself by combining the best of neo-classical design with a touch of whimsy.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Overwrought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overwrought. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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