past participle of draw
"She was drawn to the ocean by its calming waves and salty breeze."
In plain English: To be drawn means to be pulled or attracted toward something.
"She drew a heart on the card for her friend."
Usage: Use drawn to describe something that has been pulled or extended outward, such as curtains being pulled back or cheeks pulled tight by an expression. Do not use it to mean tired or exhausted, which is the specific meaning of the adjective "drawn" in phrases like "looked drawn."
having the curtains or draperies closed or pulled shut
"the drawn draperies kept direct sunlight from fading the rug"
Appearing tired and unwell, as from stress; haggard.
"After pulling three all-nighters in a row to meet the deadline, she looked so drawn that her colleagues asked if she was coming down with something."
In plain English: Drawn means looking tired, pale, or unhappy because you are exhausted or upset.
"The curtains were drawn to keep out the morning light."
Usage: Use "drawn" to describe someone who looks exhausted or pale due to illness, stress, or lack of sleep. Do not use it simply to mean dry skin or a general feeling of being drained without visible signs of fatigue on the face.
The word drawn is simply the past tense form of the verb draw. It entered English directly from Old English without a change in its core meaning.