high-wrought
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of high-wrought
First recorded in 1595–1605
Example Sentences
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There is no glamour, no ecstasy, no high-wrought moment in his tranquil pages.
From Time Magazine Archive
Heaven, when it gives such high-wrought souls as thine, Still gives as great occasions to exert them.
From Percy A Tragedy by More, Hannah
Bugles were sounding, flags flying, and all was intense, high-wrought, exciting animation.
From Si Klegg, Book 4 (of 6) Experiences Of Si And Shorty On The Great Tullahoma Campaign by McElroy, John
The voice was high-wrought and nervous in the extreme.
From The Only Woman in the Town And Other Tales of the American Revolution by Prichard, Sarah J.
The death of Wallenstein does not cause tears; but it is perhaps the most high-wrought scene of the play.
From The Life of Friedrich Schiller Comprehending an Examination of His Works by Carlyle, Thomas
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