HyperDic: shut-in

English > 3 senses of the word shut-in:
ADJECTIVEallshut-in, introvertishsomewhat introverted
allshut-in, homebound, houseboundconfined usually by illness
NOUNperson shut-in, invalidsomeone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
English > shut-in: 3 senses > adjective 1
MeaningSomewhat introverted.
Synonymintrovertish
Broaderintroversive, introvertivedirected inward
Spanishcerrado
English > shut-in: 3 senses > adjective 2
MeaningConfined usually by illness.
Synonymshomebound, housebound
Broaderconfinednot free to move about
Spanishfijo
English > shut-in: 3 senses > noun 1, person
Meaningsomeone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury.
Synonyminvalid
Member ofhomeboundPeople who are confined to their homes / homes
Broadersick person, diseased person, suffererA person suffering from an illness
Spanishinválido, minusválido
Catalaninvàlid, minusvàlid

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