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Extrovert Meaning: Definition and Examples
Meaning 1：outgoing person (extrovert)
extrovert
/ˈɛkstrəvɜːrt/
n.
A person who is outgoing, enjoys being with others, and gets energy from social activities.
outgoing person
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/ˌaʊtˈɡoʊɪŋ ˈpɜːrsən/
n.
A person characterized by sociability, talkativeness, and a tendency to seek stimulation and energy from social interactions rather than solitude.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'extra-' (outside) + 'vertere' (to turn) → 'turned outward'.
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'extra' + 'vert' = someone who is 'extra' outgoing and turns outward to the world.
📖 Example
In the office, the extroverts are often the ones organizing team lunches and after-work gatherings.
In a workplace, those who are extroverts commonly take the lead in arranging team lunches and post-work social events.
🔗 Collocations
typical extrovert – an extrovert who shows classic outgoing traits
extrovert personality – a personality type focused on external social engagement
extrovert behavior – actions that are sociable, talkative, and group-oriented
🔄 Synonyms
outgoing person (n.) – someone who is friendly and enjoys meeting new people
sociable person (n.) – a person who likes to be with others and engage in conversation
gregarious person (n.) – a person who is fond of company and sociable by nature
🚫 Antonyms
introvert (n.) – a person who is shy, reserved, and gains energy from solitude
reserved person (n.) – someone who tends to keep their thoughts and feelings to themselves
shy person (n.) – a person who feels nervous or timid in social situations
🌱 Derivatives
extroversion (n.) – the quality of being outgoing and socially active
extroverted (adj.) – having an outgoing, sociable personality
📖 Cultural Story
Coined by psychologist Carl Jung in the early 20th century from Latin roots, describing personality types energized by external social interaction.
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