Introverted

Pronunciation: /ˌɪntrəˈvɜrtɪd/

Definitions of introverted

adjective describes a person who is shy, reserved, or prefers to spend time alone

Example Sentences

A1 I am introverted and prefer spending time alone.

A2 She is introverted, so she feels uncomfortable in large social gatherings.

B1 Being introverted doesn't mean you don't enjoy socializing, just in smaller groups.

B2 Introverted individuals often excel in one-on-one conversations.

C1 His introverted nature allows him to focus deeply on his work without distractions.

C2 Despite being introverted, she is a skilled public speaker and can captivate large audiences.

Examples of introverted in a Sentence

formal The introverted individual preferred to spend their evenings alone reading books.

informal My introverted friend enjoys staying in and watching movies on weekends.

slang I'm feeling introverted today, so I think I'll just chill at home.

figurative The dark clouds in the sky seemed introverted, as if they were keeping their emotions hidden.

Grammatical Forms of introverted

• past tense: introverted
• plural: introverts
• comparative: more introverted
• superlative: most introverted
• present tense: introvert
• future tense: will introvert
• perfect tense: have introverted
• continuous tense: is introverting
• singular: introverted
• positive degree: introverted
• infinitive: to introvert
• gerund: introverting
• participle: introverted

Origin and Evolution of introverted

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'introverted' originated from the Latin word 'introvertere' which means to turn inward.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of psychology to describe a person who is more focused on their internal thoughts and feelings rather than external stimuli, the word 'introverted' has evolved to be commonly used in everyday language to describe someone who is shy or reserved.