B1 — Intermediateadjective
introverso
introverted, inward-looking
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
riservatochiusosolitarioschivotimido
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
estroversosocievoleapertocomunicativoespansivo
Usage note
'Introverso' is the psychological term (not negative). 'Riservato' is more positive (simply private). 'Schivo' and 'chiuso' are more negative (avoiding people). Note: 'introverso' does NOT mean shy — it means gaining energy from solitude rather than social interaction.
Example
"È introversa: preferisce leggere a casa piuttosto che uscire con gli amici."
"She is introverted: she prefers reading at home to going out with friends."
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