indrawn

adjective

in·drawn ˈin-ˌdrȯn

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1

: aloof, reserved

2

: drawn in

Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of indrawn was in 1751

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“Indrawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indrawn. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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