drawn
Looking very tired or worried, especially in the face.
Drawn has several different meanings:
- The past participle of “draw.” If you sketched a picture yesterday, you drew it then, but today that picture has been drawn. If someone pulled curtains closed earlier, those curtains are now drawn. When a bath has been prepared by filling the tub with water, we say the bath has been drawn.
- Looking tired, worried, or strained, usually in the face. When someone looks drawn, their face appears tight and pale, with dark circles under their eyes, as if worry or exhaustion has pulled their features taut. You might notice your mom looking drawn after staying up all night with a sick sibling, or a student appearing drawn during exam week. The word captures that stretched, worn appearance that stress and fatigue can create.
- Attracted or pulled toward something, often irresistibly. People feel drawn to subjects that fascinate them. A curious student might feel drawn to the science corner, while someone else feels drawn to painting or music. When you're drawn to something, it's like an invisible thread is gently pulling you toward it. This kind of attraction is usually positive: you're drawn to things you find interesting, meaningful, or beautiful.