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extroversive

extroversive

8.6
A person who likes being with other people and meeting new people
  • adjective
  • /ɛkˈstrəʊvɜːrsɪv/
translation icon : extroversivo
  • Her extroversive personality made her popular at social gatherings.

Examples

  • She has an extroversive personality that draws people to her.

  • An extroversive child tends to seek out friends and new experiences.

  • The team valued his extroversive approach to problem-solving, which brought fresh ideas from outside sources.

  • His extroversive nature makes him a great team player.

  • She has an extroversive personality, always eager to meet new people and engage in conversation.

  • His extroversive nature made him the life of the party, as he effortlessly mingled with everyone.

  • Being extroversive, she enjoys attending social events and volunteering in her community.

Synonyms

extroverted
vsextroversive
6 4.2

Enjoys being with other people and feels confident in social situations

focuses more generally on outward concern, not only social confidence
extraverted
vsextroversive
1 4.3

A person who enjoys meeting and talking with people

is similar but stresses outward direction rather than social eagerness
extrovert
vsextroversive
1 3.9

Someone who gets energy from being with other people and likes meeting new people

expresses the same idea but in a different lexical variant
extraversive
vsextroversive
  • Specialized
9.9

Outgoing and interested in other people and activities

has identical meaning but is the preferred headword form
extravertive
vsextroversive
8.2

To enjoy being with other people and taking part in social activities like parties or group work

is the same orientation but stated in a different form
extrovertive
vsextroversive
7.5

A person who likes being with others and meeting new people

expresses the same outward focus but in the main dictionary wording
extravert
vsextroversive
4.3

Being outgoing and enjoying time with other people

highlights outward direction generally rather than specifically social comfort
extrospective
vsextroversive
9.9

Paying attention to the outside world and other people rather than to your own thoughts

is broader, covering social interest as well as external observation
extrovertish
vsextroversive
  • Informal
7.9

Is somewhat outgoing and friendly but sometimes quiet

refers to a full outward orientation rather than partial sociability

Antonyms

Someone who pays more attention to their inner thoughts and feelings than to other people

How Outgoing

extroverted
6 4.2
sociable
21 1.6
extroversive
8.6
reserved
3.7
introverted
18 5.8

Surface Forms

extroversive positive

Morphology

extroversive = extrovert (semi-transparent) = extrovert + ive

Formed from the common word 'extrovert' plus the suffix '-ive' with a small stem alternation that may cause a slight mismatch between form and expected spelling for some learners.

Etymology

Extroversive comes from parts that mean 'out' and 'turn': extro- 'out' and -versive 'turn', the same root as in reverse. So an extroversive person is 'turned outward' and shows interest in other people and the outside world.