introvert

SayIN-truh-vurt/ˈɪn.tɹə.vɝt/UK/ˈɪn.tɹə.vɜːt/

As a verbin-troh-VURT

Verbintroverts, introverting, introverted

6 meanings of introvert

1
nouncountable
A person who feels more comfortable alone or in quiet places than in big groups.
Like a battery that recharges by resting quietly instead of staying switched on.
As an introvert, she enjoys reading at home on weekends.
Many introverts need quiet time to recharge after a busy day.
Oppositeextrovert
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2
nounfigurativelycountable
A quiet person who does not share thoughts or feelings very easily.
Like a closed book that you have to open slowly.
He's such an introvert that he barely said a word all evening.
Some introverts at the office rarely join the lunchtime chatter.
Similarloner
Oppositeextrovert
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3
adjective
Alternative form of introverted. Means quiet and focused on your own thoughts.
She has an introvert personality and enjoys quiet nights at home.
My introvert cousin prefers small gatherings over loud parties.
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4
nouncountable
A body part, like the front of some worms, that can be pulled inside out and back in.
Like the finger of a glove that you can push inside out and then pull back.
The worm pushed out its introvert to grab food from the mud.
Some sea worms have introverts that turn inside out to feed.
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5
verbintransitive
To think deeply about your own thoughts, feelings, or spiritual life.
Like turning your eyes inward to look at your own mind.
I introvert each evening to sort through my feelings.
People often introvert during quiet walks alone.
Similarreflect, meditate, contemplate, ruminate
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6
verbtransitive
To pull a body part inside itself or back into its base.
Like pulling your hand back inside your sleeve.
When you touch it, the worm will introvert its head quickly.
Some animals introvert their feeding parts to stay safe.
Similarretract, withdraw, invaginate
Oppositeevert, extend
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Origin

From New Latin intrōvertere, made from intro- meaning "within" and vertere meaning "to turn." It became popular as a psychology term through the German writings of Carl Jung.