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

  • (..) ...for a thief and... ...a liar! I know the smell and taste of Dwarf. No one better! It is the gold! They are drawn... ...to treasure like... ...flies to dead flesh. Did you think I did not know... ...this day would come?! That a pack of... (..)
    2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug