overwrought in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

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overwrought [ˌoʊ·vɚ·ˈrɑ:t] ADJ

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What was grand becomes petty, then overwrought.
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It's a bit overwrought, but it's hard not to be swayed by the sweetness.
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It makes overwrought manipulation seem more than a basic instinct.
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They are oversized, overwrought, over here -- but too often they underwhelm.
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His prose is reflective of his personality and is often overwrought and exaggerated.
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The style is both minimalist and organic, ranging from his homicidal wine-swilling koalas to overwrought politicians and social climbers.
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In contemporary usage, it is frequently pejorative, meant to suggest that the tone of the text is excessively pessimistic and overwrought.
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The characters never really develop and the dialogue borders on being overwrought.
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His prose can be clunky and overwrought, but his voice is unpretentious and unfailingly honest.
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It's extremely effective - like travelling back in time, but with the added resonance of modern actors who combine knowing sensitivity with the overwrought drama.
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