indrawn

[ in-drawn ]

adjective

1. reserved; introspective:

   a quiet, indrawn man.

2. made with the breath drawn draw in:

   an indrawn sigh.

indrawn

/ ˌɪnˈdrɔːn /

adjective

1. drawn or pulled in
2. inward-looking or introspective

Word History and Origins

Origin of indrawn¹

First recorded in 1745–55; in- ¹ + drawn

Example Sentences

As sensible and focused as her neighbors are mercurial, Delia, in her indrawn way, is a pioneer.

From New York Times

“Respected Mr. Berezovsky,” says an initially indrawn, ferret-like Putin, “one would have to live on another planet not to know you!”

From New York Times

Arthur did not notice it, but I could hear the deep hiss of indrawn breath which is one of Van Helsing’s ways of betraying emotion.

From Literature

He hears their indrawn breath as they lift what is left of her, holding her by her clothes; they are afraid the cloth will rip and their fingers touch her cooling flesh.

From The Guardian

The children of Faerie seem to be holding a single indrawn breath, waiting to see what my punishment will be for putting hands on Cardan the day before.

From Literature