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Introvert Definition, Examples, and Key Traits
Meaning 1：a reserved person (introvert)
introvert
/ˈɪntrəvɜːrt/
n.
A person who gets energy from being alone or in quiet, small groups, and often feels tired after a lot of social interaction.
a reserved person
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/rɪˈzɜːrvd ˈpɜːrsən/
n.
A person who is more focused on their own inner thoughts and feelings, and tends to feel drained by extended social interaction.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
intro- (inward) + vert (turn). Literally 'one who turns inward'.
💡 Mnemonic
INTROvert: turn INward (INTRO) to recharge. Think of a turtle retreating into its shell.
📖 Example
After the big party, the introvert felt exhausted and needed a whole day of reading at home to recharge.
After the big party, the introvert felt exhausted and needed a whole day of reading at home to recharge.
🔗 Collocations
introvert personality – a personality type characterized by inward focus and preference for solitude
introvert behavior – actions that reflect a tendency to avoid large social gatherings
typical introvert – a person who displays common introverted traits such as being quiet and reflective
🔄 Synonyms
shy person (n.) – a person who is timid and reserved in social situations
loner (n.) – a person who prefers to be alone or spends little time with others
thinker (n.) – someone who spends a lot of time thinking deeply, often in solitude
🚫 Antonyms
extrovert (n.) – a person who gains energy from being around others and enjoys social activities
social butterfly (n.) – a person who flits between social groups and thrives on interaction
🌱 Derivatives
introverted (adj.) – having the qualities of an introvert; reserved and inward-looking
introversion (n.) – the state or quality of being introverted
📖 Cultural Story
From Latin 'introvertere' (to turn inward). Psychologist Carl Jung popularized 'introvert' in the 1920s to describe people who gain energy from solitude.
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