high-wrought

Example Sentences

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There is no glamour, no ecstasy, no high-wrought moment in his tranquil pages.

From Time Magazine Archive

But no high-wrought description can add to the actual terror of that day, as recounted by historians.

From From the Lakes of Killarney to the Golden Horn by Field, Henry M. (Henry Martyn)

In spite of the high-wrought intensity of feeling which had been now and then displayed, grave decorum had ruled the proceedings; and now, though few were really satisfied, the approach to unanimity was remarkable.

From The Critical Period of American History by Fiske, John

Heaven, when it gives such high-wrought souls as thine, Still gives as great occasions to exert them.

From Percy A Tragedy by More, Hannah

Bugles were sounding, flags flying, and all was intense, high-wrought, exciting animation.

From Si Klegg, Book 4 (of 6) Experiences Of Si And Shorty On The Great Tullahoma Campaign by McElroy, John