extravert
Outgoing social type
Extravert is an alternative spelling of extrovert—a person who draws energy from social interaction and external stimulation.
Some psychologists prefer this spelling as closer to the Latin roots.
The adjective form is extraverted: She's more extraverted than her brother.
Both spellings are standard, though extrovert dominates in everyday usage.
Fond of companionship
- outgoingSociable and unreserved
- sociableInclined toward companionship
- convivialSociable and cheerful
- companionableFriendly and agreeable
affable · amiable · genial · cordial · approachable · friendly · unreserved · open
Attractively energetic and enthusiastic
- dynamicActive and changing
- animatedFull of life, or drawn moving
- livelyAnimated and energetic
- bubblyFizzy or cheerfully animated
effervescent · exuberant · high-spirited · peppy · spirited · ebullient · zestful · boisterous
Openly showing emotions
- vocalExpressing views freely
- flamboyantStrikingly bold in style
- theatricalExaggeratedly emotional for effect
- dramaticStrikingly expressive or sudden
uninhibited · emotive · forthright · outspoken · articulate · animated · charismatic · engaging
Confidently self-assured
- boldCourageous and daring
- self-assuredTrusting in oneself
- adventurousInclined toward risky endeavors
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
uninhibited · brash · forward · risk-taking · daring · audacious · unabashed · shameless
Reciprocal action between parties
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- socializingEngaging with others recreationally
- networkingBuilding professional relationships
- meetupInformal planned gathering
group · teamwork · collaboration · community · party · event · conversation · engagement
gregarious
Fond of companionship
companionable · affable · amiable · genial · cordial · approachable · friendly · unreserved · open · chatty
vivacious
Attractively energetic and enthusiastic
bubbly · effervescent · exuberant · high-spirited · peppy · spirited · ebullient · zestful · boisterous · enthusiastic
demonstrative
Openly showing emotions
- vocalExpressing views freely
- flamboyantStrikingly bold in style
- theatricalExaggeratedly emotional for effect
dramatic · uninhibited · emotive · forthright · outspoken · articulate · animated · charismatic · engaging · attention-seeking
assertive
Confidently self-assured
- boldCourageous and daring
- self-assuredTrusting in oneself
- adventurousInclined toward risky endeavors
fearless · uninhibited · brash · forward · risk-taking · daring · audacious · unabashed · shameless · brazen
interaction
Reciprocal action between parties
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- socializingEngaging with others recreationally
- networkingBuilding professional relationships
meetup · group · teamwork · collaboration · community · party · event · conversation · engagement · connection
- personality typespersonality type, MBTI, pessimist, extroversion, realist
- Jungian psychologyCarl Jung, collective unconscious, archetype, archetypes, anima
extravertintrovert
One who turns inward
introversive · introvertive · inner-directed · solitary · inward-turning
extravertwallflower
Shy person avoiding socializing
shrinking violet · loner · recluse · hermit · homebody