drawn

Definition

  • adjective: looking very thin and tired especially from worry, pain, or illness
  • adjective: showing the effects of tension, pain, or illness
  • past participle of 'draw'
  • synonyms: tired, closed, drawn battle

Examples

  • She 'was drawn in' by his friendly manner. [=she wanted to know and talk to him because he was friendly]

  • The principal's remarks have 'drawn fire' [=attracted angry criticism] from both parents and teachers.

  • ('Brit') The U.S. team have been 'drawn against' [=chosen to play against] Greece in the first round.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You do get around, for a poor... Well, uh, uh, a person of limited means. A poor guy. You can say it. Well, well, well ! And these were drawn from life ? That's the good thing about Paris. Lots of girls willing to take their clothes off. You liked this woman. You used her several times. (..)
    1997 Titanic