Meaning & Definition of word "Introvert"

Introvert

/ˈɪntrəˌvɜrt/

1. A person who tends to turn inward psychologically; a person who is more focused on their own thoughts and feelings than on external things.
- Example: As an introvert, she often preferred reading to attending large parties.
2. A person who is shy or reserved.
- Example: He was an introvert who found social gatherings overwhelming.
3. In psychology, a person who gains energy from solitary activities rather than from socializing.
- Example: Many introverts recharge by spending time alone after a busy week.

1. To turn one's attention inward.
- Example: He tends to introvert when faced with stressful situations, reflecting on his thoughts instead of engaging with others.
2. To cause to be introverted.
- Example: The new environment seemed to introvert her, making her less communicative than usual.

●Late 19th century from Latin intro- 'within' + vertere 'to turn'.

social battery:

The level of energy someone has for social interactions.

wallflower:

A person who remains on the sidelines of social gatherings.

hermit:

A person living in solitude, often used to describe extreme introversion.

extrovert:

A person who is outgoing and sociable, gaining energy from social interactions.

ambivert:

Someone who exhibits qualities of both introversion and extroversion.

Meaning: The Quiet One

● Example Sentence: In our group, she's the quiet one who prefers reading to partying.

Meaning: Homebody

● Example Sentence: After a long week, I'm such a homebody; I just want to stay in and relax.