introvert
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1in·tro·vert
transitive verb \ˈin-trə-ˌvərt\Definition of INTROVERT
: to turn inward or in upon itself: as a : to concentrate or direct upon oneself b : to produce psychological introversion in
Origin of INTROVERT
intro- + -vert (as in divert)
First Known Use: 1669
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Rhymes with INTROVERT
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2introvert
nounDefinition of INTROVERT
1
: something (as the retractile proboscis of some worms) that is or can be drawn in especially by invagination
2
: one whose personality is characterized by introversion; broadly : a reserved or shy person
See Examples of INTROVERT
- <although interested in the public welfare, he was too much of an introvert to consider personally running for political office>
First Known Use of INTROVERT
1883
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- shrinking violet, wallflower
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