extrovert

ex·tro·vert

noun \ˈek-strə-ˌvərt\

Definition of EXTROVERT

: one whose personality is characterized by extroversion; broadly : a gregarious and unreserved person

— extrovert also extravert adjective

— ex·tro·vert·ed also ex·tra·vert·ed \-ˌvər-təd, ˌek-strə-ˈvər-\ adjective

Variants of EXTROVERT

ex·tro·vert also ex·tra·vert \ˈek-strə-ˌvərt\

Examples of EXTROVERT

1. <a natural extrovert, he mixes well in any social situation>

Origin of EXTROVERT

modification of German extravertiert, from Latin extra- + vertere

First Known Use: 1918

Related to EXTROVERT

Synonyms: backslapper, glad-hander

Antonyms: introvert, shrinking violet, wallflower

Related Words: exhibitionist, show-off

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Rhymes with EXTROVERT

ambivert, bladderwort, bloody shirt, body shirt, butterwort, controvert, disconcert, feverwort, hobble skirt, in concert, inexpert, introvert, liverwort, malapert, miniskirt, mitrewort, moneywort, overshirt, overskirt, pennywort, polo shirt, red alert, Saint-John's-wort, spiderwort, tail covert, thoroughwort, undershirt, underskirt, wing covert