I. ˈrȯt
past and past participle of work
II. adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from past participle of worken to work
Date: 13th century
1. : worked into shape by artistry or effort
carefully wrought essays
2. : elaborately embellished : ornamented
3. : processed for use : manufactured
wrought silk
4. : beaten into shape by tools : hammered — used of metals
5. : deeply stirred : excited — often used with up
gets easily wrought up over nothing