Synonyms for Overwrought & Similar Words
Definition of overwrought
- adjective
- deeply agitated especially from emotion; "distraught with grief"
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"Overwrought" in song lyrics
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"Masters of Sex, episode one, season two, More4, review: 'overwrought'"
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