: showing the effects of tension, pain, or illness : haggard
a face drawn with pain
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Adjective
His illness left him looking very pale and drawn.
She had a drawn face.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Mar. 2025
Think roast chicken, lobster in drawn butter, or a creamy mushroom risotto.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Having run her own business in New York City for 10 years, Yang said her grandparents are Chinese and she has always been very drawn to Chinese history, especially in relation to Shanghai, which is one of her favorite cities.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
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
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Adjective
Tomlinson felt more drawn to stand-up comedy and other potential opportunities, says one person familiar with her thinking, and felt the demands of a regular network show would crimp her ability to consider other projects.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Mar. 2025
Think roast chicken, lobster in drawn butter, or a creamy mushroom risotto.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Having run her own business in New York City for 10 years, Yang said her grandparents are Chinese and she has always been very drawn to Chinese history, especially in relation to Shanghai, which is one of her favorite cities.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
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
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“Drawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drawn. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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