Strained Definition & Meaning
strained
- adjective
- lacking natural ease; "a labored style of debating"
- showing signs of mental and emotional tension; "her voice was strained as she asked the question"
- lacking spontaneity; not natural; "a constrained smile"; "forced heartiness"; "a strained smile"
- struggling for effect; "agonistic poses"
"Strained" in song lyrics
See how strained is used in real songs:
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"I thought you was the vein from the way they had you strained"
Black Moon — Buckshot's Freestyle Joint -
"And I don't know why things seem so strained"
Cadence — Falling Apart -
"Vision's blurred, eyes' strained"
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Words that rhyme with strained
Usage tips for "strained"
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- What does strained mean?
- lacking natural ease; "a labored style of debating" showing signs of mental and emotional tension; "her voice was strained as she asked the question" lacking spontaneity; not natural; "a constrained smile"; "forced heartiness"; "a strained smile" struggling for effect; "agonistic poses"
- What part of speech is strained?
- Strained is an adjective.
- How many definitions does strained have?
- Strained has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).