HyperDic: high-strung

English > 1 sense of the word high-strung:
ADJECTIVEallhigh-strung, edgy, highly strung, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive, uptightbeing in a tense state
English > high-strung: 1 sense > adjective 1
MeaningIn a tense state.
Synonymsedgy, highly strung, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive, uptight
BroadertenseIn or of a state of physical or nervous tension
Spanishagobiado, inquieto, intranquilo, nerviosa, nervioso
Catalaninquiet, irritable, nerviós

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