highly strung

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Adjective highly strung has 1 sense

edgy, high-strung, highly strung, in suspense, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive, uptight - being in a tense state
Antonyms: relaxed, at ease (indirect, via tense)

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Term: highly strung

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Easily agitated or nervous; prone to overreacting or extreme emotional reactions.

Sample Sentence: Sarah's competitive nature makes her highly strung during important matches.

Sense 2: Having or characterized by a high level of tension or tautness, especially in terms of musical instruments.

Sample Sentence: The violinist's highly strung bow produces a wonderfully vibrant tone.

Sense 3: Restrained tightly or securely, often used to describe objects or structures.

Sample Sentence: The highly strung cables ensure the stability of the suspension bridge.

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