drawn

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past participle of draw

drawn

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adjective

ˈdrȯn How to pronounce drawn (audio)
ˈdrän
: showing the effects of tension, pain, or illness : haggard
a face drawn with pain

Examples of drawn in a Sentence

Adjective His illness left him looking very pale and drawn. She had a drawn face.
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Adjective
Venus will be glimmering through your sign, heightening your charm and magnetism, so don’t be surprised if people become more drawn to your energy at this time. Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024 This Summer Two years later, in 1928, Guston revived him across three issues as Snowball the Bell-Hop, this time sharply dressed, more deftly drawn, telling one-liners in his hotel uniform. Walker Mimms, New York Times, 4 June 2024 For that reason, I’m very drawn to Julian Fellowes’ writing. Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024 Two videos of Doja Cat performing with South African vocal group The Joy featured on the artist’s Instagram Stories, as well as a drawn love heart around Hailey’s head as the two made their way through the festival. Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for drawn 

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1613, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of drawn was in 1613

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“Drawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drawn. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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