Extraverted: meaning, definitions and examples

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extraverted

 

[ หˆษ›kstrษ™หŒvษœrtษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

personality trait

Extraverted describes a personality type characterized by a focus on external stimuli and social interactions. Extraverts are often outgoing and gain energy from being around other people, in contrast to introverts, who may feel drained by social activities. This trait can manifest in various social settings, making extraverts more likely to initiate conversations and engage in group activities.

Synonyms

gregarious, outgoing, sociable, talkative.

Examples of usage

  • She is an extraverted person who loves to meet new friends.
  • His extraverted nature makes him the life of the party.
  • As an extraverted leader, she excels in motivating her team.
  • Many extraverted individuals thrive in collaborative work environments.

Translations

Translations of the word "extraverted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น extrovertido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคนเคฟเคฐเฅเคฎเฅเค–เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช extrovertiert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ekstrovert

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะบัั‚ั€ะฐะฒะตั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ekstrawertyczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅค–ๅ‘็š„ (ใŒใ„ใ“ใ†ใฆใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท extraverti

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ extrovertido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dฤฑลŸa dรถnรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์™ธํ–ฅ์ ์ธ (oehyangjeogin)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ูุชุญ (mufitah)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ extrovertnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ extrovertnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅค–ๅ‘็š„ (wร ixiร ng de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ekstrovertiran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบthverfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะบัั‚ั€ะฐะฒะตั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒฅแƒกแƒขแƒ แƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ แƒขแƒ˜ (ekstraverti)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ekstravert

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ extrovertido

Etymology

The word 'extraverted' has its roots in the early 20th century when psychologist Carl Jung introduced the concepts of 'extraversion' and 'introversion' in his book 'Psychological Types' published in 1921. The term combines 'extra-', a prefix meaning 'outside' or 'beyond', and 'vert', derived from the Latin 'vertere', meaning 'to turn'. Jung used 'extraversion' to describe individuals whose energy and interests are directed towards the external world and social interactions, contrasting them with introverts, who focus more on their internal thoughts and feelings. Over time, these concepts gained popularity in psychology and everyday language, with 'extraverted' becoming a common descriptor for individuals who are sociable and lively.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,962, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.