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a) That which has been drawn in.
Not wishing to disturb the animal he was trying to photograph, he held his indrawn breath until the shutter was released
b) Quiet, introspective.
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Indrawn — In drawn , a. Drawn in. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
indrawn — (adj.) also in drawn, 1751, from IN (Cf. in) (adv.) + p.t. of DRAW (Cf. draw) (v.). Middle English had indrawing action of drawing in (late 14c.). The plain verb indraw is rare, late 19c., and might be a back formation … Etymology dictionary
indrawn — [in′drôn΄] adj. 1. drawn in 2. introspective … English World dictionary
indrawn — /in drawn /, adj. 1. reserved; introspective: a quiet, indrawn man. 2. made with the breath drawn in: an indrawn sigh. [1745 55; IN1 + DRAWN] * * * … Universalium
indrawn — in|drawn [ˈındro:n US dro:n] adj indrawn breath written air that someone breathes in a way that can be heard, especially because they are shocked ▪ She heard Mitch s swiftly indrawn breath … Dictionary of contemporary English
indrawn — in|drawn [ ın drɔn ] adjective an indrawn breath is one that is suddenly breathed in … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
indrawn — UK [ˌɪnˈdrɔːn] / US [ɪnˈdrɔn] adjective an indrawn breath is one that is suddenly breathed in … English dictionary
indrawn — /ˈɪndrɔn/ (say indrawn) adjective drawn in; introspective …
indrawn — adjective Date: 1751 1. aloof, reserved 2. drawn in … New Collegiate Dictionary
indrawn — adj. introverted, introspective, withdrawn … English contemporary dictionary
