introvert

noun
UK: /ˈɪntrəvɜːt/
US: /ˈɪntroʊvɜːrt/

  1. A quiet person who prefers to spend time alone or with a few close friends.

    1. My brother is an introvert and likes to read books.
    2. Because she's an introvert, large parties make her feel uncomfortable.

  2. A person who is more interested in their own thoughts and feelings than in what is happening around them.

    1. He is an introvert, always lost in his own world.
    2. As an introvert, Sarah found solace in writing, expressing her inner thoughts and feelings.

Synonyms

loner brooder
introvert transitive-verb

  1. To direct (the mind, attention, etc.) inward.

    1. He tended to introvert his thoughts rather than share them.
    2. The writer seemed to introvert all her experiences, transforming them into art.
introvert intransitive-verb

  1. Direct (the mind, attention, etc.) inward

    1. She seems to introvert when faced with difficult questions.
    2. He tends to introvert, analyzing situations from his own perspective.
introvert adjective

  1. Directed inward; focused on one's own thoughts and feelings.

    1. He has an introvert personality and prefers calm activities.
    2. The introvert nature of the artist allowed for deep introspection within their work.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "introvert" in English means: A quiet person who prefers to spend time alone or with a few close friends., A person who is more interested in their own thoughts and feelings than in what is happening around them..

The phonetic transcription of "introvert" is /ˈɪntrəvɜːt/ in British English and /ˈɪntroʊvɜːrt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "introvert": loner, brooder.

Example usage of "introvert": "My brother is an introvert and likes to read books.". More examples on the page.