extroverted

adjective

ˈek-strə-ˌvər-təd How to pronounce extroverted (audio)
variants also extraverted
Definition of extrovertednext
as in outgoing
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others a job in a research lab that is probably not well suited to an extroverted person

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Recent Examples of extroverted Nick is more extroverted, more kind of outwardly in your face, whereas Sam’s a little introverted. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026 Different perspective Matthew is typically a high-energy, effervescent and extroverted kid. — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 None of this requires you to be the most extroverted person in the building. — Alfonso Cahero, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Argentina’s wily, extroverted goalkeeper, Emiliano Martínez, was its standout performer, repelling some, spilling others. — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for extroverted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extroverted
  1. outgoing
  2. social
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  • The Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections Office is expected to post the news of Desulme’s disqualification at polling locations, on outgoing vote-by-mail ballots and on its website.
    — Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Review online forms, purchases and outgoing messages before an agent sends them.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of outgoing
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  • Living standards stay stagnant and social unrest keeps rising.
    — Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The car-free social bike ride is accessible and open to all levels of cyclists ages 3 and over.
    — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of social

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“Extroverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extroverted. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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