HyperDic: introvert

English > 3 senses of the word introvert:
VERBcontactintrovert, invaginatefold inwards
changeintrovertturn inside
NOUNperson introvert(psychology) a person who tends to shrink from social / social contacts and to become preoccupied with their own thoughts
introvert > pronunciation
Soundsih'ntrowver.t
RhymesAlbert ... yogurt: 70 rhymes with ert...
English > introvert: 3 senses > noun 1, person
Meaning(psychology) a person who tends to shrink from social / social contacts and to become preoccupied with their own thoughts.
Categorypsychology, psychological scienceThe science of mental life
Broaderperson, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soulA human being
Oppositeextrovert, extravert(psychology) a person concerned more with practical realities than with inner thoughts and feelings
Spanishintrovertido
Catalanintrovertit
Verbsintrovertturn inside
English > introvert: 3 senses > verb 1, contact
MeaningFold inwards.
PatternSomething ----s
Synonyminvaginate
Narrowerintussusceptintrovert or invaginate
Broaderdraw in, retractPull inward or towards a center
Spanishinvaginar
Nounsintroversionthe folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface
introversionthe condition of being folded inward or sheathed
English > introvert: 3 senses > verb 2, change
MeaningTurn inside.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Example"He introverted his feelings"
Broaderchange, alter, modifyCause to change
Adjectivesintroversive, introvertivedirected inward
Nounsintroversion(psychology) an introverted disposition
introvert(psychology) a person who tends to shrink from social / social contacts and to become preoccupied with their own thoughts

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