Indrawn

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having been drawn in or inward. not-comparable

    "Not wishing to disturb the animal he was trying to photograph, he held his indrawn breath until the shutter was released."

  2. 2
    Mentally withdrawn; introspective. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    tending to reserve or introspection wordnet

Example

More examples

"Not wishing to disturb the animal he was trying to photograph, he held his indrawn breath until the shutter was released."

Etymology

From in- + drawn.

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