drawn

[drawn]

verb

1. past participle of draw.

adjective

1. tense; haggard.

2. eviscerated, as a fowl.

3. Glassmaking.

   1. of or relating to the stem of a drinking glass that has been formed by stretching from a small mass of molten metal left at the base of the bowl of the vessel.

   2. of or relating to glass that is drawn over a series of rollers as it comes from the furnace.

drawn

/ drɔːn /

adjective

1. haggard, tired, or tense in appearance

Other Word Forms

• well-drawn adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of drawn¹

First recorded in 1150–1200, for the adjective

Example Sentences

Slash was first drawn to the event in 2013 due to a haunted house themed around the music and images of Black Sabbath.

From Los Angeles Times

Gisele has also drawn significant interest in Europe and now that her sister and roommate has left Angel City, she has even more reason to leave.

From Los Angeles Times

No one won the ticket that matched all six numbers drawn on Wednesday: white balls 3, 16, 29, 61, 69 and red Powerball 22.

From Los Angeles Times

In early-career interviews, it’s clear Burrell was already drawn to a style of teaching that was theatrical, precise, and infused with joy; the kind of instruction that makes you lean in, listen, and try again.

From Salon

The claim has drawn scrutiny from analysts who say some of these conflicts lasted just days - though they were the result of long-standing tensions.

From BBC