Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wiredrawn
adjective
/ˈwʌɪədˌrɔːn/
Definition
Having a hard, thin, and taut appearance due to being stretched or pulled.
Examples
- The athlete looked wiredrawn after the intense training session.
- Her once vibrant smile was replaced with a wiredrawn expression of worry.
- He spoke in a wiredrawn tone, revealing his anxiety.
Meaning
Refers to something that looks tight or stretched, often used metaphorically to describe a person’s appearance or demeanor when they are anxious or stressed.
Synonyms
- drawn
- tense
- strained
- taut
