extrovert
Thrives on company
An extrovert is a person who draws energy from social interaction and external stimulation, typically outgoing and talkative.
The term comes from psychology but now appears in everyday speech: She's a total extrovert—parties energize her.
The spelling extravert appears in technical contexts.
The opposite is introvert.
Fond of companionship
- outgoingSociable and unreserved
- friendlyShowing kindness, warmth
- affableWarm and approachable
- amiableGood-natured and likable
convivial · cordial · genial · approachable · companionable · congenial · chummy · warm
Attractively energetic and enthusiastic
- dynamicActive and changing
- animatedFull of life, or drawn moving
- livelyAnimated and energetic
- effervescentFizzing with gas bubbles
bubbly · exuberant · vibrant · high-spirited · energized · vigorous · spirited · ebullient
Inclined to speak much
- chattyInclined to converse freely
- garrulousTediously long-winded
- vocalExpressing views freely
- articulateExpress clearly, or well-spoken
expressive · communicative · forthcoming · unreserved · open · uninhibited · demonstrative · outspoken
Compellingly attractive to others
- magneticAttracting iron or attention
- charmingPleasantly attractive in manner
- confidentSure of oneself
- assertiveConfidently self-assured
persuasive · captivating · influential · dynamic · bold · self-assured · attention-seeking · spotlight
Both outgoing and reserved
- personalityCharacteristic mental patterns
- temperamentInborn behavioral nature
- traitDistinguishing personal quality
- sociabilityTendency toward friendly interaction
MBTI · Jung · extraversion · psychometrics · assessment · spectrum · disposition · openness
gregarious
Fond of companionship
amiable · convivial · cordial · genial · approachable · companionable · congenial · chummy · warm · welcoming
vivacious
Attractively energetic and enthusiastic
effervescent · bubbly · exuberant · vibrant · high-spirited · energized · vigorous · spirited · ebullient · zestful
talkative
Inclined to speak much
articulate · expressive · communicative · forthcoming · unreserved · open · uninhibited · demonstrative · outspoken · voluble
charismatic
Compellingly attractive to others
assertive · persuasive · captivating · influential · dynamic · bold · self-assured · attention-seeking · spotlight · presence
ambivert
Both outgoing and reserved
- personalityCharacteristic mental patterns
- temperamentInborn behavioral nature
- traitDistinguishing personal quality
sociability · MBTI · Jung · extraversion · psychometrics · assessment · spectrum · disposition · openness
- lifestylessimple living, city life, family life, minimalism, rural life
- personalitiesoptimist, pessimist, idealist, romantic, cynic
- social typesnormie, jock, hippie, goth, diva
- expressive peopleemoter, drama queen, diva, prima donna, showoff
- outgoing personalitiessocial butterfly, life of the party, people person, chatterbox
- social peoplesocial butterfly, people person, socialite, networker, networkers
extrovertintrovert
One who turns inward
introverted · introversive · introvertive · recluse · hermit
extrovertwallflower
Shy person avoiding socializing
shrinking violet · quiet type · mouse · lone wolf · misanthrope