indrawn

adjective

Definition of indrawnnext
as in reserved
inclined or tending to avoid other people The indrawn child preferred to sit and read during recess rather than socialize with other children.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indrawn
  1. reserved
  2. withdrawn
  3. distant
  4. detached
  5. dry
  6. timid
Adjective
  • Whisk together milk and reserved pineapple juices in a medium bowl until combined.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
  • While the lawn remained mostly empty, the reserved seating area was largely full.
    — Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Definition of reserved
Adjective
  • In an era of ball-to-feet No 10s and withdrawn strikers, Welbeck stays high up the pitch, runs the channels and occupies defenders.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • The withdrawn earnings are taxed as ordinary income, the Treasury said.
    — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 11 July 2026
Definition of withdrawn
Adjective
  • As the light dips behind the hills and Chianti’s color palette softens, life beyond the estate starts to feel quite distant.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Turnshek’s research as an astronomer has primarily focused on galaxy formation and quasars, the luminous cores of distant, ancient galaxies.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of distant
Adjective
  • Homeowners report far more trust than renters, and people in detached houses report more than people in apartments.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
  • She’s gone for unexpected pairings and silhouettes, including a blazer with satin short shorts, voluminous detached sleeves, and a chainmail-like armor made breezy through fringe.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of detached
Adjective
  • How to Store Muffins and Quick Bread When storing yeast bread, the storage environment needs to be dry so the bread maintains the crusty exterior.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The shelves are stocked with crayons, markers, construction paper, notebooks, folders, binders, dry-erase markers and other classroom materials.
    — Tori Mason, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of dry
Adjective
  • Souleymane, an Afro-German trans man, talented fashion designer and increasingly less timid figure on Berlin’s ballroom scene, travels to Dakar to repair his father’s kora.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
  • This is a great car for a timid driver, a new driver or perhaps a sensible son or daughter.
    — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of timid
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“Indrawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indrawn. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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