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highly strung vs nervy

nervy vs highly strung

highly strung and nervy both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
highly strung No Yes No No
nervy No Yes No No
As adjectives, highly strung and nervy are synonyms defined as:
  • highly strung and nervy: being in a tense state
Other synonyms of highly strung include edgy, high-strung, jittery, jumpy, overstrung, restive, uptight.
highly strung (adjective) nervy (adjective)
being in a tense state showing or requiring courage and contempt of danger
offensively bold
being in a tense state
Difference between highly strung and nervy

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