introverted

UK
/ˈɪntrəʊˌvɜːtɪd/
US
/ˈɪntrəˌvɜrtɪd/
introvertedadjective
more introverted
Comp.
most introverted
Super.
UK
/ˈɪntrəʊˌvɜːtɪd/
US
/ˈɪntrəˌvɜrtɪd/
Translations
She is an introverted person who prefers reading to socializing.
Она интровертный человек, который предпочитает чтение общению.
Definitions
Describing a person who is more focused on internal thoughts and feelings rather than external stimuli, often preferring solitary activities over social ones.
As an introverted individual, she found peace in reading books alone rather than attending large parties.
introvertedpast participle
UK
/ˈɪn.trə.vɜː.tɪd/
US
/ˈɪn.trə.vɝː.tɪd/
Functions as the past-participle adjective of the verb ‘introvert’, especially in technical or biological contexts meaning ‘turned inward’.
Definitions
Turned or directed inward, especially of a body part or structure.
In certain flowers, the anthers become introverted as the blossom matures.
introvertnoun
Definitions
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
Definitions
Inclined toward introversion; displaying the characteristics typical of an introvert (rare).
She is quite introvert and prefers spending evenings reading rather than socializing.
introvertverb

introverted

Past Simple

introverted
Past Simple
introverted
Past Participle
introverting
Gerund
UK
/ˈɪn.trə.vɜːt/
US
/ˈɪn.trə.vɝːt/
Technical/literary verb meaning ‘to turn inward’
Definitions
To turn or direct (something) inward or inside out; to focus inward.
When startled, the snail introverts its head into its shell.