extrovert

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also ex·tra·vert (ĕk'strə-vûrt') pronunciation
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An extroverted person.

[Alteration (influenced by INTROVERT) of extravert : EXTRA- + Latin vertere, vers-, to turn.]



meaning 'outgoing and sociable' (also used as a noun to denote such a person), is now usually spelt extro- (on the analogy of introvert and controvert), although extra- is the better (and slightly earlier) formation, and the one used by Jung when writing in English.

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Definition: sociable person
Antonyms: introvert

A personality type characterized by individuals being socially cooperative and liking others. Extroverts are generally outwardly expressive, active, and readily engage in social activities. Compare introvert.

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IN BRIEF: One who is interested in other people and things rather than just in ones own thoughts and feelings.

pronunciation An extrovert will often volunteer for the biggest part in a play.

Tutor's tip: Another spelling of this word is "extravert"

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(ek-struh-vurt)

A term introduced by the psychologist Carl Jung to describe a person whose motives and actions are directed outward. Extroverts are more prone to action than contemplation, make friends readily, adjust easily to social situations, and generally show warm interest in their surroundings. (Compare introvert.)

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Dansk (Danish)
n. - udadvendt person, ekstrovert person
adj. - udadvendt, ekstrovert

Nederlands (Dutch)
extravert iemand, sociaal iemand

Français (French)
n. - extraverti ou extroverti
adj. - extraverti ou extroverti

Deutsch (German)
n. - Extravertierter
adj. - extravertiert, weltoffen

Ελληνική (Greek)
n., -
adj. - (ψυχολ.) εξωστρεφής

Italiano (Italian)
estroverso

Português (Portuguese)
n. - extroversão (f)
adj. - extrovertido

Русский (Russian)
экстроверт

Español (Spanish)
n. - extrovertido
adj. - extrovertido

Svenska (Swedish)
n. - extrovert
adj. - utåtriktad

中文(简体)(Chinese (Simplified))
性格外向者, 外倾性的, 好社交的

中文(繁體)(Chinese (Traditional))
n. - 性格外向者
adj. - 外傾性的, 好社交的

한국어 (Korean)
n. - 외향적인 사람
adj. - 외향성인

日本語 (Japanese)
n. - 外向型の人, 外向的な人
adj. - 外向性の強い
v. - 外向的にする, 外翻をさせる

العربيه (Arabic)
‏(الاسم) منفتح, المنبسط (صفه) انبساطي‏

עברית (Hebrew)
n. - ‮אדם מוחצן ומעורב עם הבריות, אדם המתעניין בעיקר בדברים חיצוניים‬
adj. - ‮מוחצן, לא מסתגר‬


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