V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
overwrought
adjective
Definition: 1. extremely upset, nervous, or agitated; 2. excessively elaborate or overly decorated
Synonyms: agitated, frantic, nervous, frenzied, hysterical, ornate, gaudy, rococo, flamboyant
Antonyms: calm, relaxed, tranquil, simple
Tips: Overwrought is a more complicated way of saying "agitated, frantic, nervous, frenzied, hysterical" or "ornate, gaudy, rococo, and flamboyant." Overwrought is not a commonly used word, but it is commonly tested on the GRE exam.
Usage Examples:
Natasha was overwrought when her dogs got out of the apartment and were lost for several hours. (frantic, hysterical)
After Aunt Judy won the lottery, she decorated her home in such an overwrought manner, it was ghastly. (gaudy, rococo, ornate)
Everyone in the office was overwrought with the thought that the company might go out of business. (agitated, frantic)
My friend was overwrought when her baby fell down the stairs. (hysterical, frantic)
Discover How You Can Improve Your
Vocabulary 10 to 100 Times Faster with
the Power Vocabulary Builder
Dear Friend,
The definition and lessons for the word overwrought were made available by the Power Vocabulary Builder.
The Power Vocabulary Builder will help you develop a fuller, richer vocabulary 10 to 100 times faster than any other program available.
Visit the the Power Vocabulary Builder site right now to discover how you can get full access to this breakthrough program today!
amiss - Definition of amiss
mesmerize - Definition of mesmerize
exotic - Definition of exotic
lacerate - Definition of lacerate
murmur - Definition of murmur
