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

  • (..) about that. We know the Meg's attracted to the cable. And with it running this close to the trenches, it could have drawn it out of the deep blue sea and lead it here. That cable goes to full power, there is no telling how many of these Megs we'll have on our hands. (..)
    2002 Shark Attack 3: Megalodon