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Introvert
01
(psychology) a person who is preoccupied with their own thoughts and feelings rather than the external world
Examples
She is introvert and loves reading.
After a busy week, the introvert enjoyed a quiet evening at home, reading a book.
introvert
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quiet and shy and wanting to spend time with oneself instead of with others
Examples
She is an introvert reader who loves spending time with books.
As an introvert painter, he finds joy in expressing himself through art.
to introvert
01
to concentrate one's interests, attention, or feelings upon oneself
Examples
After the breakup he introverted for weeks, preferring long walks alone to talking with friends.
During the retreat the team was encouraged to introvert and write personal reflections each morning.
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to cause someone to become more inward‑focused or psychologically introverted
Examples
The long, isolating negotiations introverted several delegates and changed how they interacted afterward.
Traumatic losses sometimes introvert individuals, making them withdraw from social life.
