Meaning & use

introverted

adjective·Everyday

Tending to be reserved and quiet, and more energized by solitude than by social interaction.

See it in a sentence

As an introverted child, she preferred reading alone over playing at large parties.

His introverted nature made him thoughtful, but public speaking always drained him.

A note on using this word

Introverted describes a personality preference for solitude and inward reflection, not necessarily shyness or social anxiety.

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Words with an opposite meaning

extrovertedoutgoing

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