introvertedly
|in-tro-vert-ed-ly|
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/ˈɪntrəvɝt/
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/ˈɪntrəvɜːt/
(introvert)
inward focus
Etymology
'introvertedly' originates from English, specifically formed by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'introverted'.
'introverted' ultimately comes from Latin. It is related to the Latin past participle 'introversus' (from 'introvertere'), where 'intro-' meant 'inward' and 'vertere' meant 'to turn'. The English adjective developed via Medieval/Modern Latin and later usage in English; the adverb was formed by adding '-ly' to the adjective.
Initially the Latin root meant 'turned inward' (literally 'turned toward the inside'); over time in English it evolved to describe a personal disposition of preferring inner thoughts and solitude, and 'introvertedly' now means 'in an inward/reticent manner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner characteristic of someone who is introverted; shyly, reservedly, or with a preference for one's inner thoughts and solitude rather than social interaction.
She smiled introvertedly at the small group, preferring to listen rather than speak.
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Last updated: 2025/10/07 14:46