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View usage for: (oʊvəʳrɔːt) adjectiveSomeone who is overwrought is very upset and is behaving in an uncontrolled way. One overwrought member had to be restrained by friends. More Synonyms of overwrought overwrought in British English (ˌəʊvəˈrɔːt) adjective1. full of nervous tension; agitated 2. too elaborate; fussy an overwrought style 3. (often postpositive; and foll by with) with the surface decorated or adorned overwrought in American English (ˌoʊvərˈrɔt) adjective1. Archaic overworked; fatigued 2. very nervous or excited 3. with the surface adorned Examples of 'overwrought' in a sentenceoverwrought Definition tense, nervous, and agitated When I'm feeling overwrought, I try to take some time out to relax. Synonyms desperate wired (slang) distracted worked up (informal) strung out (informal) out of your mind overexcited in a tizzy (informal) at the end of your tether wrought-up in a twitter (informal) tooshie (Australian, slang) adrenalized Opposites controlled , cool , collected , calm , self-contained , unmoved , dispassionate , unfazed (informal) , impassive , emotionless He writes pretentious, overwrought poetry. Synonyms overelaborate contrived high-flown busy euphuistic overembellished overornate Additional synonymsShe seemed agitated about something. Synonyms upset, worried, troubled, disturbed, shaken, excited, alarmed, nervous, anxious, distressed, rattled (informal), distracted, uneasy, unsettled, worked up, ruffled, unnerved, disconcerted, disquieted, edgy, flustered, perturbed, on edge, fazed, ill at ease, hot under the collar (informal), in a flap (informal), hot and bothered (informal), antsy (informal), angsty, all of a flutter (informal), discomposed, flapping (informal) Definition causing anxiety She admitted she was still anxious about the situation. Synonyms uneasy, concerned, worried, troubled, upset, careful, wired (slang), nervous, disturbed, distressed, uncomfortable, tense, fearful, unsettled, restless, agitated, taut, disquieted, apprehensive, edgy, watchful, jittery (informal), perturbed, on edge, ill at ease, twitchy (informal), solicitous, overwrought, fretful, on tenterhooks, in suspense, hot and bothered, unquiet (literary), like a fish out of water, antsy (informal), angsty, on pins and needles, discomposed Definition ornate in style He was a baroque figure dressed in theatrical, but elegant, clothes. Synonyms ornate, fancy, bizarre, elegant, decorated, elaborate, extravagant, flamboyant, grotesque, convoluted, flowery, rococo, florid, bedecked, overelaborate, overdecorated Nearby words ofoverwrought - overwhelming
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Additional synonymsDefinition overwhelmed He was beside himself with anxiety. Synonyms distraught, desperate, mad, distressed, frantic, frenzied, hysterical, unbalanced, uncontrolled, deranged, berserk, delirious, unhinged, very anxious, overwrought, apoplectic, at the end of your tether Definition much troubled I felt distressed about my problem. Synonyms upset, worried, troubled, anxious, distracted, tormented, distraught, afflicted, agitated, saddened, wretchedThere's no need to get so excited. Synonyms agitated, worried, stressed, alarmed, nervous, disturbed, tense, flurried, worked up, feverish, overwrought, hot and bothered (informal), discomposed, adrenalized Definition very bright and showy flamboyant architectural paint effects Synonyms showy, rich, elaborate, over the top (informal), extravagant, baroque, ornate, ostentatious, rococoDefinition very ornate and extravagant the cast-iron fireplace and the florid ceiling Synonyms ornate, busy, flamboyant, baroque, fussy, embellished, flowery, overelaborate Definition (of language or style) containing elaborate literary expressions They were using uncommonly flowery language. Synonyms ornate, fancy, rhetorical, high-flown, embellished, figurative, florid, overwrought, euphuistic, baroqueDefinition distracted with fear, pain, joy, etc. A bird had been locked in and was now quite frantic. Synonyms frenzied, wild, mad (informal), raging, furious, raving, distracted, distraught, berserk, uptight (informal), overwrought, at the end of your tether, beside yourself, at your wits' end, berko (Australian, slang) Definition overelaborate We are not keen on floral patterns and fussy designs. Synonyms overelaborate, busy, cluttered, rococo, overdecorated, overembellished Definition using pompous or unnecessarily complicated language She attacked her colleagues for indulging in `grandiloquent' language. Synonyms pompous, inflated, rhetorical, high-flown, pretentious, flowery, bombastic, high-sounding, fustian, orotund, magniloquentDefinition in a state of uncontrolled panic, anger, or excitement When I told her the news she became hysterical. Synonyms frenzied, frantic, raving, distracted, distraught, crazed, uncontrollable, berserk, overwrought, convulsive, beside yourselfAdditional synonymsI was in a state because nobody could understand why I had this illness. Synonyms distressed, upset, agitated, disturbed, anxious, ruffled, uptight (informal), flustered, panic-stricken, het up, all steamed up (slang) Definition very excited or nervous I wasn't able to sleep that night, I was so keyed up. Synonyms nervous, strained, anxious, tense, under pressure, restless, wound up (informal), hyper (informal), apprehensive, edgy, jittery (informal), wired (slang), uptight (informal), on edge, jumpy, twitchy (informal), overwrought, strung up (informal), on tenterhooks, fidgety, antsy (informal), wrought up, adrenalized Definition nervous and irritable Ever since their arrival she had felt on edge. Synonyms tense, excited, wired (slang), nervous, eager, impatient, irritable, apprehensive, edgy, uptight (informal), ill at ease, twitchy (informal), tetchy, on tenterhooks, keyed up, antsy (informal), adrenalized Definition heavily or elaborately decorated an ornate gilded staircase Synonyms elaborate, fancy, decorated, detailed, beautiful, complex, busy, complicated, elegant, extravagant, baroque, ornamented, fussy, flowery, showy, ostentatious, rococo, florid, bedecked, overelaborate, high-wrought, aureate In fact, all the panic about the drought in Britain was overdone. Synonyms excessive, too much, unfair, unnecessary, exaggerated, over the top (slang), needless, unreasonable, disproportionate, undue, hyped, preposterous, inordinate, fulsome, immoderate, overelaborate, beyond all bounds, O.T.T. (slang) Definition excessively elaborate in style rococo trimmings and gilt cherubs Synonyms extravagant, fancy, elegant, elaborate, baroque, ornamented, ornate, fussy, convoluted, flowery, florid, overelaborate, high-wrought, highly decorated, aureate Definition having, showing, or causing mental or emotional strain He had been very tense, but he finally relaxed. Synonyms nervous, wound up (informal), edgy, strained, wired (slang), anxious, under pressure, restless, apprehensive, jittery (informal), uptight (informal), on edge, jumpy, twitchy (informal), overwrought, strung up (informal), on tenterhooks, fidgety, keyed up, antsy (informal), wrought up, adrenalized Definition emotionally or physically disturbed or distressed She was really upset when her best friend moved halfway across the world. Synonyms distressed, shaken, disturbed, worried, troubled, hurt, bothered, confused, unhappy, gutted (British, informal), put out, dismayed, choked (informal), grieved, frantic, hassled (informal), agitated, ruffled, cut up (informal), disconcerted, disquieted, overwrought, discomposed Definition nervously tense, irritable, or angry Penny never got uptight about exams. Synonyms tense, wired (slang), anxious, neurotic, uneasy, prickly, edgy, on the defensive, on edge, nervy (British, informal), adrenalized I was too wound up to sleep. Synonyms tense, strained, wired (slang), nervous, anxious, restless, edgy, jittery (informal), uptight (informal), on edge, jumpy, twitchy (informal), overwrought, fidgety, keyed up, adrenalized Additional synonymsSynonyms worked-up, moved, excited, stirred, aroused, animated, roused, wound up (informal), agitated, inflamed, overwrought, strung up (informal), keyed up, at fever pitch, beside yourself |