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OVERWROUGHT

(adj.sat, adj.)
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There are 3 meanings of the word Overwrought.

Overwrought - as an adjective satellite

Deeply agitated especially from emotion

Example: "Distraught with grief"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
distraught15

Overwrought - as an adjective

Excessively nervous, excited, tense, angry, anxious, or upset; overemotional; very uneasy.

Elaborate; overdone.

Example Sentences

"She was so overwrought with emotion that she couldn't speak."
"The author's writing style is often overwrought with flowery language."
"After a long day of work, he was overwrought and ready for a good night's sleep."
"The overwrought painting evoked mixed reactions from the viewers."
"Her overwrought reaction to a minor criticism showed her fragile mental state."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERWROUGHT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overwrought is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERWROUGHT has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is OVERWROUGHT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overwrought is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERWROUGHT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is OVERWROUGHT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overwrought is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERWROUGHT has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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