extraversive

Thân thiện

An extraversive person enjoys meeting new people at a community event.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Directed outward; marked by interest in others or concerned with external reality: The term "extraversive" describes a quality or behavior that is oriented towards the outside world, focusing on other people and external events rather than on one's own internal thoughts and feelings.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Her extraversive personality makes her very popular at social gatherings. (Her outward-directed personality makes her very popular at social gatherings.)
  • The study focused on the extraversive tendencies of leaders. (The study focused on the outward-directed tendencies of leaders.)

Advanced Usage

• Psychological Context: In psychology, "extraversive" is a less common variant of the more widely used term "extraverted" or "extroverted." It describes a fundamental personality trait characterized by sociability, talkativeness, assertiveness, and excitability, deriving energy from interaction with the external world.
  • His extraversive behavior was evident in his constant engagement with the community. (His outward-directed behavior was evident in his constant engagement with the community.)

Variants and Related Words

• Extraversion (n): The state of being extraversive; an outgoing, sociable disposition.
  • Her high level of extraversion helps her in her sales career.
• Extravert (n): A person characterized by extraversive qualities. (Note: "Extrovert" is a more common spelling.)
  • He is a true extravert who thrives in group settings.
• Extraverted (adj): The more frequent adjectival form meaning the same as "extraversive."
  • She has an extraverted and cheerful demeanor.

Synonyms

• Outgoing: Friendly and socially confident.
• Sociable: Enjoying the company of others; inclined to seek social interaction.
• Gregarious: Fond of company; sociable.

Antonyms

• Introversive: Directed inward; marked by interest in one's own mental processes.
• Introverted: Shy, reserved, and focused on internal thoughts.
• Withdrawn: Not seeking or enjoying the company of others.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. directed outward; marked by interest in others or concerned with external reality

Từ đồng nghĩa

• extroversive