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introverted

adjective

Simple meaning

Thinking about internal or spiritual matters.

Pronunciation

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introhvertid

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈɪntɹoʊvɚtɪd

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

adjective

  1. psychology

    Of or characteristic of the personality of an introvert: thoughtful, reflective.

  2. Thinking about internal or spiritual matters.

  3. Turned or thrust inward, particularly

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Rare

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Of or characteristic of the personality of an introvert: thoughtful, reflective.

Used this way, introverted is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Nearby words

  • introversive , rarer, so it draws attention

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Characteristic

introverted personalityintroverted nature

Thinking

introverted thinking

Turned

introverted type

Other combinations

introverted feelingintroverted personintroverted childsomewhat introverted

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Synonyms

Sense: of or characteristic of the personality of an introvert

introversiveRare

Antonyms

Sense: of or characteristic of the personality of an introvert

extrovertedInformal

Commonly Confused With

shyIntroverted vs. ShyKnow the difference

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