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

  • (..) Feeeaaamrrssss wwwAweeeu'wrAeeeu hhhiddddddeeeunn inn like this wretched cave. l want all this marked on my body. We're the real countries. Not the boundaries drawn on maps the names of powerful men. l know you'll come and carry me out into the palace of winds. That's all l've wanted (..)
    1996 The English Patient