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

  • (..) "Language is the foundation of civilization. "It is the glue that holds the people together. "It is the first weapon drawn in a conflict." Louise, this is Ian Donnelly. Louise Banks, Ian Donnelly. - That's quite a greeting! - Yeah? Well, you wrote it. Yup. (..)
    2016 Arrival