wrought Definition and Meaning in English (wrought definition)

adjective
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Wrought definition: Formed or shaped by working with a material, especially by hammering or beating metal into a desired form.

Definitions of Wrought

  1. 1adjective

    Formed or shaped by working with a material, especially by hammering or beating metal into a desired form.

  2. 2verb

    Caused or brought about something, often with significant or destructive consequences, used as a past participle.

  3. 3adjective

    Deeply affected or agitated, often used in the phrase 'wrought up'.

Example Sentences

“The old gate was made of beautifully wrought iron.”

“The sudden announcement wrought confusion among the employees.”

“She was wrought up with emotion after hearing the news.”

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivework
past tenseworked
present participleworking
agent nounworker

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

wrought ironcollocation

Iron that has been worked by hammering or shaping, often decorative.

wrought havoccollocation

To cause great damage or destruction.

wrought upidiom

Very agitated, upset, or nervous.

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