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introvert

UK
/ˈɪntrəʊvɜːt/
US
/ˈɪntrəˌvɜrt/

Translations

introvertnoun
introverts
pl
UK
/ˈɪntrəʊvɜːt/
US
/ˈɪntrəˌvɜrt/
introvertiAu sens de personne réservée, tournée vers sa vie intérieure.
As an introvert, she enjoyed spending her weekends reading books rather than attending large social gatherings.
En tant qu’introverti, elle aimait passer ses week-ends à lire des livres plutôt qu’à assister à de grandes réunions sociales.
Additional translations
introvertiTerme de zoologie.
Synonyms
reserved person
shy person
homebody
recluse
loner
Antonyms
extrovert
introvertadjective
more introvert
Comp.
most introvert
Super.
UK
/ˈɪn.trə.vɜːt/
US
/ˈɪn.trə.vɝːt/
introvertiPeu usuel; s’emploie surtout pour décrire une personne tournée vers elle-même.
She is quite introvert and prefers spending evenings reading rather than socializing.
Elle est assez introvertie et préfère passer ses soirées à lire plutôt qu’à socialiser.
Synonyms
reticent
reserved
shy
withdrawn
antisocial
Antonyms
extrovert
introvertverb
introverted
Past Simple
introverted
Past Participle
introverting
Gerund
UK
/ˈɪn.trə.vɜːt/
US
/ˈɪn.trə.vɝːt/
Technical/literary verb meaning ‘to turn inward’
introvertirSurtout en contexte scientifique ou technique.
When startled, the snail introverts its head into its shell.
Quand il est surpris, l’escargot introvertit sa tête dans sa coquille.
Synonyms
introspect
insulate
draw in
retract
cloister
turn inward
pull back
self-isolate
seclude
retire
withdraw

Definitions

introvertnoun
A person who tends to be more focused on their own thoughts and feelings rather than seeking external stimulation, often preferring solitary activities.
As an introvert, she enjoyed spending her weekends reading books rather than attending large social gatherings.
Zoology: the retractable proboscis or anterior part of the body of certain marine worms (such as sipunculids), which can be extended and retracted.
When threatened, the worm quickly pulled its introvert back into its body cavity.
introvertadjective
Inclined toward introversion; displaying the characteristics typical of an introvert (rare).
She is quite introvert and prefers spending evenings reading rather than socializing.
introvertverb
To turn or direct (something) inward or inside out; to focus inward.
When startled, the snail introverts its head into its shell.
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