Definitions for: Introvert


[n] (psychology) a person who tends to shrink from social contacts and to become preoccupied with their own thoughts
[adj] characterized by introversion
[v] turn inside; "He introverted his feelings"
[v] fold inwards, of certain organs



Webster (1913) Definition: In`tro*vert", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Introverted; p.
pr. & vb. n. Introverting.] [Pref. intro- + L. vertere,
versum, to turn.]
1. To turn or bend inward. ``Introverted toes.'' --Cowper.

2. To look within; to introspect. --Lew Wallace.

Synonyms: introversive, introverted, introvertive, invaginate

Antonyms: extravert, extrovert

See Also: alter, change, draw in, intellect, intellectual, intussuscept, retract

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