INTROVERTED

introspective, introverted, self-examining

(adjective) given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

introverted

simple past tense and past participle of introvert

Adjective

introverted (comparative more introverted, superlative most introverted)

Turned or thrust inward, particularly:

Thinking about internal or spiritual matters.

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

(poetry, literature) Arranged so that two similar words, lines, etc. form the middle of the structure.

Antonyms

• (psychology): extraverted (proper); extroverted (informal)

Source: Wiktionary


INTROVERT

In`tro*vert", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Introverted; p. pr. & vb. n. Introverting.] Etym: [Pref. intro- + L. vertere, versum, to turn.]

1. To turn or bend inward. "Introverted toes." Cowper.

2. To look within; to introspect. Lew Wallace.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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