extroverted — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Turned or thrust outwards, especially

   Examples

   The external and combustible Sulphur... is... protruded and extroverted.

2. Turned or thrust outwards, especially: Of or characteristic of the personality of an extrovert: outgoing, sociable.

   Usage

   • Informal

   Examples

   She's very extroverted. She's always out meeting new people and looking for new experiences.

   This subtle but important distinction means otroverts can blend into both introverted and extroverted environments without fully belonging to either.

3. Turned or thrust outwards, especially: Synonym of inside-out.

   Examples

   ...an extroverted bladder...

Adjective

1. not introspective; examining what is outside yourself

   Synonyms

   extrospective

2. at ease in talking to others

   Synonyms

   forthcomingoutgoing

3. being concerned with the social and physical environment

   Synonyms

   extrovertextravertextravertedextrovertiveextravertive