overwrought
/ˌoʊvərˈrɔt/
adjective
- Very upset, nervous, or emotional; in a state of extreme agitation.
- The actor became overwrought before the big performance and needed a moment to calm down.
- He was so overwrought by the news that he couldn't speak clearly.
- She was overwrought with worry after her son didn't come home on time.
- Too elaborate, complicated, or decorated; overly ornate or dramatic.
- The movie's overwrought special effects took away from the simple story.
- The overwrought design of the wedding cake made it look more like a sculpture than a dessert.
- His speech was full of overwrought metaphors that confused the audience.
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