wallflower

noun

ˈwȯl-ˌflau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce wallflower (audio)
Definition of wallflowernext
as in introvert
a shy or reserved person there were too many wallflowers at the party, so things never really got lively

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Recent Examples of wallflower Its high jewelry has never been for wallflowers, and that notion is inherent to one of the crowning statement pieces, the Fortune necklace. — Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026 The neutral palette of black and white with wood accents and subtle linen drapes lets the view do most of the talking—but the statement lighting fixture (Long Hood Chandelier by Ravenhill Studio) is no wallflower. — Kelly Ryan Kegans, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026 Hearing her mother’s constant criticism and feeling self-conscious about her awkwardness in social situations, Mary is content to be a wallflower. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 May 2026 Outside, on the patio, boxes of Jenga had been set out for the wallflowers. — Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for wallflower
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wallflower
  1. introvert
  2. mouse
Noun
  • Johnson says Genres will be flexible enough to welcome introverts who want to dream away the day with a book, but can also be a home for a baby shower in addition to an author signing or a theatrical event.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Some respondents saw less in-person interaction as a plus for women, minorities, and introverts.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of introvert
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  • Later, she’s entertained by a mouse running along the baseboard of one of London’s more elegant restaurants.
    — Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Mackie plays a disgraced FBI agent locked in a cat-and-mouse game across Europe with Jamie Dornan’s career criminal, in the eight-episode heist drama.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of mouse

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“Wallflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wallflower. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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