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overwrought

🇬🇧 UK/'әuvә'rɔ:t/🇺🇸 US
IELTSGREB2

Definitions

adj.

Extremely nervous, anxious, or upset; overly elaborate or exaggerated in style

过度紧张的,情绪激动的;过于雕琢的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
overexcessively, above
+
wroughtto make, fashion, labor
=overwrought

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She appeared overwrought with anxiety as she waited for the test results.

  • 2.

    The decorations in the mansion were overwrought with gold leaf and excessive ornamentation.

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