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

  • (..) to the Mediterranean Sea! (SCOFFS) If it exists. Of course it exists. FLOKI: It's just a map, Bjorn. Marks on a paper. A child could have drawn it. How can we know it's real? I learned from my father. The only way to tell if something is real... ...is to sail there. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: The Last Ship Season: 4 Episode 10