First Known Use: 13th century
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1wrought
\ˈrȯt\
2wrought
adjective
: carefully formed or worked into shape
Full Definition of WROUGHT
1
: worked into shape by artistry or effort <carefully wrought essays>
2
: elaborately embellished : ornamented
3
: processed for use : manufactured <wrought silk>
4
: beaten into shape by tools : hammered —used of metals
5
: deeply stirred : excited —often used with up <gets easily wrought up over nothing>
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Origin of WROUGHT
Middle English, from past participle of worken to work
WROUGHT[2] Defined for Kids
1wrought
Definition of WROUGHT for Kids
past and past participle of work
2wrought
adjective \ˈrȯt\
Definition of WROUGHT for Kids
1
: beaten into shape by tools <wrought metals>
2
: much too excited <… Miss Elson was on the verge of tears, she was so wrought up. — Louise Fitzhugh, Harriet the Spy>
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