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extravert

extravert

1 4.1
A person who likes being with other people and joining social activities
  • noun
  • /ˈɛkstrəˌvɜrt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : extrovertido
  • Testing in front of or along with peers, for example, may be difficult for introverts, while extraverts would not mind this as much.
  • extraverts and introverts
  • extraverts are more
  • extraverts are likely

Examples

  • In general, extraverts are more social, assertive, optimistic, and talkative.

    Academic text (2010)
  • Extraverts are oriented mostly toward the outer world, while introverts are primarily oriented toward their inner self.

    Academic text (2014)
  • Introverts ask the question, "How is the world going to change me?" Other children are extraverts.

    Academic text (1994)
  • Differences between extraverts and introverts might also play a role in assessment strategies.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Therefore, it is critical that orchestra directors use instructional techniques that accommodate both extraverts and introverts.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Extraversion. Extraverts are typically characterized as talkative, bold, and assertive (Goldberg, 1992).

    Academic text (2003)
  • An extravert enjoys meeting new people and often thrives in social gatherings.

  • Being an extravert, she feels energized after spending time with friends.

  • Many extraverts prefer group activities over solitary pursuits.

Synonyms

extrovert
vsextravert
7 3.9

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

is the technical psychological term focusing attention on external activities not inner thoughts

Antonyms

To focus inward on your own thoughts and feelings

How Outgoing

party animal
  • Informal
8 4.0
extravert
  • Specialized
1 4.1
socialite
29 6.7

Surface Forms

extravert singular
extraverts plural

Morphology

extravert = introvert (semi-transparent) = extra + vert

The prefix 'extra-' suggests outward focus, but the specific psychological meaning requires additional context.

Etymology

Extravert comes from Latin parts extra- meaning 'outside' and -vert meaning 'to turn', and it is like the opposite of introvert. So an extravert is a person who is 'turned toward' the outside world and social activity.