INDRAWN Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

indrawn

adjective

Definition of indrawn

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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Adjective

In Paper Tiger, there’s something more reserved and gentle about him.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Add scallions and garlic to reserved drippings in skillet; cook over medium-low, stirring constantly, until softened and fragrant, about 2 minutes.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of reserved

Adjective

Given with the cancer drug Keytruda after surgery, the treatment significantly improved the time patients remained free of recurrence and distant spread compared with Keytruda alone.

— Sally C. Pipes, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Once a distant ambition for technology researchers, the prospect of artificial intelligence models teaching themselves autonomously to be more efficient and capable appears ever closer to reality.

— Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of distant

Adjective

Their detached boathouse is located down the hill, which is pretty common for most Muskoka homes.

— Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026
The regulations list possibilities including guest houses, caretaker residences, cabanas, gyms, libraries, pool houses, boat houses and detached garages.

— Luisa Yanez Updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of detached

Adjective

Make sure skin is clean and dry so the patch sticks — skip body lotions or oils in this area.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 Sep. 2026
Saalt Wear leakproof underwear is super comfortable, featuring patented leak technology that's ultra-thin and dry and works for everything from periods to bladder leaks, from teenage years to postmenopause.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of dry

Adjective

Meanwhile, Carla receives a voice recording that proves that one of the company’s most efficient team leaders, Madame Lalouette (Carine Rouvier), has been verbally abusing the timid Madame Morel (Sandra Le Gall).

— Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
Known for his gruff vocals, LaMontagne first came to the scene in the early aughts as a timid troubadour.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of timid

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