extroverted
adjective
Simple meaning
Turned or thrust outwards.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ehkstruhvertidSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɛkstɹəvɚtɪd
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
informal psychology
Of or characteristic of the personality of an extrovert: outgoing, sociable.
Turned or thrust outwards, especially
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This meaning: (informal psychology) Of or characteristic of the personality of an extrovert: outgoing, sociable.
Used this way, extroverted is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in everyday conversation and social media or informal writing contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Casual
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Playful
- Usage feel
- Casual and conversational
Where it naturally appears
- Everyday conversation
- Social media/informal writing
Nearby words
- extraverted , much rarer in everyday speech
- extravert , much rarer in everyday speech
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Synonyms
Sense: of or characteristic of the personality of an extrovert
Antonyms
Sense: of or characteristic of the personality of an extrovert
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