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

  • (..) They are the Nazgl. Ringwraiths. Neither living nor dead. At all times they feel... ... the presence of the Ring... ...drawn to the power of the One. They will never stop hunting you. -Where are you taking us? -into the Wild. How do we know this Strider is a friend of Gandalf? (..)
    2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
  • (..) Be careful,both of you. The enemy has many spies in his service: Birds,beasts. Is it safe? Never put it on... ...for the agents of the Dark Lord will be drawn to its power. Always remember,Frodo... ...the Ring is trying to get back to its master. It wants to be found. This is it. This is what? (..)
    2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring