introverted

== English == === Etymology === From introvert +‎ -ed, q.v. === Verb === introverted simple past and past participle of introvert === Adjective === introverted (comparative more introverted, superlative most introverted) Turned or thrust inward, particularly: Thinking about internal or spiritual matters. (psychology) Of or characteristic of the personality of an introvert: thoughtful, reflective. 1916, Constance Ellen Long transl. Carl Jung as Collected Papers on Analytical Psychology, p. 348 The introverted type is characterised by the fact that his libido is turned towards his own personality to a certain extent. (poetry, literature) Arranged so that two similar words, lines, etc. form the middle of the structure. ==== Alternative forms ==== (psychology): introvert ==== Antonyms ==== (antonym(s) of “psychology”): extraverted (proper); extroverted (informal) ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====