worked up en · ADJ
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic, informal) Excessively emotional, excited, aroused or angry.
Brother Wu gets worked up when you banter him off in any way, shape or form. Particularly his shoddy brand, football opinions or taste in clothes.
I know it's difficult when things get this busy, but there's really no need to get so worked up over it.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most worked up | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more worked up | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
overwrought · agitated · cranked up · overemotional
Translations (8)
fi kiihtynyt (excessively emotional) · tr öfkeli (excessively emotional) · ca emocionat (excessively emotional) · es emocionado (excessively emotional) · it emozionato (excessively emotional) · es excitado (excessively emotional) · cmn 情緒化 /情绪化 (excessively emotional) · pt emocionado (excessively emotional)