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  1. edgy, high-strung, highly strung, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive, uptightadjective

    being in a tense state

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  1. Highly Strung

    Highly Strung is the sixth studio album by English guitarist and songwriter Steve Hackett. "Cell 151" was a minor hit from the album, and charted in the UK. Added to Hackett's band was drummer Ian Mosley, who would join Marillion in 1984. This was Hackett's final studio release for Charisma. In 2007, Highly Strung was remastered and re-released on Virgin Records. The new edition features updated liner notes and three bonus tracks. The front cover painting is, as on many of Hackett's albums, by his then-wife Kim Poor.

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  1. highly strung

    "Highly strung" refers to a person who is very nervous, anxious, or excitable and tends to react excessively or strongly to situations. This type of person often finds it difficult to relax and can be easily upset or offended.

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  1. Highly Strung

    Highly Strung is the sixth solo album from former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett. "Cell 151" was a minor hit from the album, and charted in Great Britain. Added to Hackett's band was drummer Ian Mosley, who would join Marillion in 1984. This was Hackett's final studio release for Charisma. In 2007, Highly Strung was remastered and re-released on Virgin Records. The new edition features updated liner notes and three bonus tracks. The front cover painting is by Kim Poor.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of highly strung in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of highly strung in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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