Noun: introvert 'in-tru,vurt
- (psychology) a person who tends to shrink from social contacts and to become preoccupied with their own thoughts
"As an introvert, she preferred quiet evenings at home to large parties"
- Fold inwards
"some organs can introvert";
- invaginate
- Turn inside
"He introverted his feelings"
Derived forms: introverting, introverts, introverted
Type of: alter, change, draw in, individual, modify, mortal, person, retract, somebody, someone, soul
Antonym: extravert
Encyclopedia: Introvert