About The Word Overwrought

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Overwrought

Overwrought Meaning & Definition
Overwrought Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Overwrought?

[adj] deeply agitated especially from emotion; "distraught with grief"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Overwrought: agitated | distraught

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Overwrought In Webster's Dictionary

\O`ver*wrought\, p. p. & a. from {Overwork}. Wrought upon excessively; overworked; overexcited.

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