Wrought Up

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /rɔt ʌp/

Definitions of wrought up

adjective feeling or showing agitation, excitement, or anger

Example Sentences

A1 I am feeling very wrought up about the upcoming exam.

A2 She was so wrought up after the argument that she couldn't sleep.

B1 The team was wrought up with excitement before the big game.

B2 The controversial topic left the audience feeling wrought up and divided.

C1 His speech on climate change left the audience wrought up with emotion.

C2 The political debate had everyone in the room feeling wrought up and passionate.

adverb in a state of agitation, excitement, or anger

Example Sentences

A1 She was wrought up about the upcoming exam.

A2 The children were wrought up after watching a scary movie.

B1 He was wrought up with excitement as he waited for the results.

B2 The team was wrought up with determination to win the championship.

C1 The politician was wrought up with anger during the debate.

C2 The artist was wrought up with inspiration as he created his masterpiece.

Examples of wrought up in a Sentence

formal The heated debate in the council meeting left many members feeling wrought up.

informal She always gets so wrought up over little things.

slang I was really wrought up about the test results.

figurative The storm wrought up chaos in the small town.

Grammatical Forms of wrought up

past tense

wrought up

plural

wrought up

comparative

more wrought up

superlative

most wrought up

present tense

wrought up

future tense

will be wrought up

perfect tense

have been wrought up

continuous tense

is being wrought up

singular

wrought up

positive degree

wrought up

infinitive

to be wrought up

gerund

wrought up

participle

wrought up

Origin and Evolution of wrought up

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The term 'wrought up' originated from Middle English, where 'wrought' meant to work or shape by hammering.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'wrought up' evolved to mean agitated or upset, reflecting a sense of being emotionally worked up or stirred up.