Definition of High-strung

1. Adjective. Being in a tense state.

Exact synonyms: Edgy, Highly Strung, Jittery, Jumpy, Nervy, Overstrung, Restive, Uptight
Similar to: Tense
Derivative terms: Edge, Edginess, Jitteriness, Jumpiness, Restiveness, Restiveness

Lexicographical Neighbors of High-strung

high-resolution banding
high-resolution imaging
high-rise
high-risk
high-season
high-sounding
high-sounding
high-speed
high-speed steel
high-spirited
high-spiritedness
high-stepped
high-stepping
high-stomached
high-strength brass
high-strung (current term)
high-sudsing
high-tail
high-tech
high-tension
high-ticket(a)
high-toned
high-top
high-topped
high-up
high-velocity
high-vitamin diet
high-voltage
high-warp loom
high-water mark

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