Introverted

adj, verb

adj, verb ·4 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of introvert form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Turned or thrust inward; Thinking about internal or spiritual matters.

    "...Self-searching with an introverted eye..."

  2. 2
    Turned or thrust inward; Of or characteristic of the personality of an introvert: thoughtful, reflective.

    "An extraverted individual can hardly understand the necessity that forces the introverted to accomplish his adaptation by first formulating a general conception."

  3. 3
    Turned or thrust inward; Arranged so that two similar words, lines, etc. form the middle of the structure.

    "In the Quatrain Reversed or Introverted, the first line corresponds with the fourth."

Adjective
  1. 1
    given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences wordnet

Synonyms

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Example

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"I've always loved the freedom that comes from being introverted."

Etymology

From introvert + -ed, q.v.

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