Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: overwrought
IPA transcription: [,oʊvɚɹ'ɔt]
adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: distraught, overwrought
    Meaning: deeply agitated especially from emotion; "distraught with grief"
Usage examples
  • Mr. Dinsmore said nothing for a moment; but thinking tears would prove the best relief to her overwrought feelings, contented himself with simply stroking her hair in a soothing way, and once or twice pressing his lips gently to her forehead.