extroverted
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Being concerned with the social and physical environment: Describes a personality type that is oriented outward, gaining energy from interaction with other people and the external world.
- At ease in talking to others: Characterized by being sociable, outgoing, and comfortable in social interactions and conversations.
- Not introspective; examining what is outside yourself: Focused on external objects, people, and events rather than on one's own internal thoughts and feelings.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- Her extroverted personality makes her the life of every party. (Her outgoing nature makes her the center of attention at social gatherings.)
- He is so extroverted that he can strike up a conversation with anyone. (He is so sociable that he can easily start talking to strangers.)
- The team needs an extroverted leader who can network effectively. (The team requires a leader who is oriented toward external relationships and can build connections.)
Advanced Usage
- In psychological typology: The term is often used in contexts like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to describe a fundamental attitude where a person's energy and interest flow outward.
- In the MBTI framework, an extroverted type is energized by spending time with people.
- As a contrast to "introverted": Used to highlight a fundamental difference in social energy sources and focus.
- While she finds large gatherings draining, her extroverted husband finds them invigorating.
Variants and Related Words
- Extrovert (n): A person who has an extroverted personality.
- She is a classic extrovert who thrives in collaborative environments.
- Extroversion (n): The quality or state of being extroverted.
- His natural extroversion helped him succeed in sales.
Synonyms
- Outgoing: Sociable and responsive to others; friendly.
- Gregarious: Fond of company; sociable.
- Sociable: Willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly.
Antonyms
- Introverted: Predominantly interested in one's own mental and emotional processes; shy or reserved.
- Withdrawn: Not wanting to communicate with other people; introverted.
- Reserved: Slow to reveal emotions or opinions; restrained.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- The life and soul of the party: An idiom describing a very extroverted, entertaining person at a social event. (This idiom captures the effect of an extroverted personality.)
- With his jokes and stories, Mark was the life and soul of the party.
Adjective
- being concerned with the social and physical environment
- at ease in talking to others
- not introspective; examining what is outside yourself