First Known Use: 1669
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1introvert
verb in·tro·vert \ˈin-trə-ˌvərt\
Definition of INTROVERT
transitive verb
: to turn inward or in upon itself: as a : to concentrate or direct upon oneself b : to produce psychological introversion in
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Origin of INTROVERT
intro- + -vert (as in divert)
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Rhymes with INTROVERT
ambivert, bladderwort, bloody shirt, body shirt, butterwort, controvert, disconcert, extrovert, feverwort, hobble skirt, in concert, inexpert, liverwort, malapert, miniskirt, mitrewort, moneywort, overshirt, overskirt, pennywort, polo shirt, red alert, Saint-John's-wort, spiderwort, tail covert, thoroughwort, undershirt, underskirt, wing covert
2introvert
noun
: a shy person : a quiet person who does not find it easy to talk to other people
Full Definition of INTROVERT
1
: something (as the retractile proboscis of some worms) that is or can be drawn in especially by invagination
2
: one whose personality is characterized by introversion; broadly : a reserved or shy person
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First Known Use of INTROVERT
1883
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- Synonyms
- shrinking violet, wallflower
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