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introvert

(ɪntrəvɜːʳt)
Word forms: plural introverts
1. countable noun
An introvert is a quiet, shy person who finds it difficult to talk to people.
2. adjective
Introvert means the same as introverted.
The music students here are a very introvert lot.

introvert in British English

noun (ˈɪntrəˌvɜːt)
1.  psychology
a person prone to introversion
adjective (ˈɪntrəˌvɜːt)
2.  Also: introverted
characterized by introversion
verb (ˌɪntrəˈvɜːt)
3. (transitive) pathology
to turn (a hollow organ or part) inside out
Compare extrovert
Word origin
C17: see intro-, invert

introvert in American English

(ˈɪntrəˌvɜrt; for v., also ˌ ɪntrəˈvɜrt)
verb transitive
1. 
to direct (one's interest, mind, or attention) upon oneself; introspect
2. 
to bend (something) inward
3.  Zoology
to draw (a tubular organ or part) inward upon itself, commonly by invagination
verb intransitive
4. 
to practice introversion; become introverted
noun
5. 
a thing, esp. a tubular organ or part, that can be introverted
6.  Psychology
one whose interest is more in oneself than in external objects or other people; introspective person
see also extrovert
adjective
7. 
introverted
Word origin
ModL introvertere < L intro-, intro- + vertere, to turn: see verse

Examples of 'introvert' in a sentence
introvert

While he was introverted, shy and bookish, she was an extrovert who ensured that he lived life to the full.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But introverted people may use it as a substitute for those contacts.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
At the beginning she was very shy and introverted.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Or is it because your boss is shy and introverted and finds it difficult dealing with problematic interpersonal situations?
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Gifted people are often introverted people.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
In fact she was quite introverted.
The Sun (2016)
We're both introverted people who like our own personal space.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Some of these people are really introverted and don't know where to plug in.
Christianity Today (2000)
It's going to make people very introverted.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Until very recently, she was intensely shy and introverted.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
She is very beautiful, though she lacks confidence and is very shy and introverted.
The Sun (2016)
You couldn't get much out of him and he was quite introverted and withdrawn.
The Sun (2012)
Dad was a bit more introverted and troubled with bad health - but a great man.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
He's very shy and introverted.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
And I was pretty shy and introverted.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The shy, introverted 31-year-old is said to have reacted with shock.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
If she's denied friendship, she may grow up introverted and shy.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
He is softly spoken, painfully shy, deeply introverted.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
A little bit more introverted.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
In the end, we conducted it by email, a form that seems to suit her introverted character.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Like him, I can be quite introverted.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
I had low self-esteem, no confidence and was quite introverted.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
I also became more introverted and shy as I was wary of making blunders in social situations.
The Sun (2013)

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