indrawn

adjective

Definition of indrawnnext
as in reserved
inclined or tending to avoid other people The indrawn child preferred to sit and read during recess rather than socialize with other children.

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  1. reserved
  2. withdrawn
  3. distant
  4. detached
  5. dry
  6. timid
Adjective
  • By that time, most of the people who came to watch had cleared the sales floor for the more inviting environs of their idling black cars or their reserved table at Mr. Chow.
    George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Breznik’s husband, Matjaž, a reserved and soft-spoken man, is her sous-chef.
    Ellen Ruppel Shell, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of reserved
Adjective
  • When Marnie Was There A subtle, rewarding story about adolescence and identity based on a 1967 novel of the same name by British author Joan G. Robinson, When Marnie Was There follows Anna, a shy and withdrawn girl who struggles to connect to anyone.
    Matt Kamen, WIRED, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Mara, though initially more withdrawn, eventually gives in to his charms, even though Matt isn’t exactly a typical leading man.
    Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2024
Definition of withdrawn
Adjective
  • Heavy snow may fall in one spot while the sun shines a mile or two distant in either direction.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Geely and Volkswagen are a distant third and fourth respectively selling half a million apiece.
    BYJames Morris, Fortune Europe, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of distant
Adjective
  • The families later learned through their teens’ text messages that the two decided to park in the detached garage that the Lees mostly used for storage, Merle explained.
    Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Listed for the first time this year, the 61-acre property includes a sprawling mansion, a greenhouse, and a detached garage with room for up to 20 cars.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of detached
Adjective
  • While the Southwest, the Central Rockies, the Gulf Coast and the Eastern Seaboard tend to see drier and warmer winters, the Pacific Northwest, New England and the Great Lakes usually experience wetter winters.
    Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • When to go to the emergency room Chin-Hong said if symptoms are mild, including low-grade fever, dry cough, sore throat, headaches and mild aches and pains, parents can keep their children home and contact their primary care provider with any questions.
    Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of dry
Adjective
  • The video, which has been viewed more than 1.4 million times to date, shows the golden retriever offering the timid stray their favorite toy.
    Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Outside of those two hits, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers sometimes sounds timid and tentative compared to the albums that would follow.
    Al Shipley, SPIN, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of timid
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“Indrawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indrawn. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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