Wallflower (people)
A wallflower is someone with an introverted personality type, but who still seeks out and partakes in social events on a fairly regular basis. They are often socially competent enough to be liked and to attend group gatherings, but may choose or feel the need to blend in and remain silent.
According to the Oxford English Dictionary (2nd ed), the first known usage of the term in this sense was in an 1820 poem entitled County Ball by Winthrop Mackworth Praed. It was originally used to refer to women, and only in the context of dances; more recently the term has been expanded to include men and other social gatherings.
See also
- The Perks of Being a Wallflower, a 1999 novel by Stephen Chbosky
- The Perks of Being a Wallflower (film), a 2012 film based on the novel
References
- "The Perks Of Being A Wallflower." By: 'Stephen Chbosky' Published by: MTV Books/Pocket Books ©1998
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