extroverted
adjective
ex·tro·vert·ed
ˈek-strə-ˌvər-təd 
ˌek-strə-ˈvər-
variants
or extraverted
ˈek-strə-ˌvər-təd
ˌek-strə-ˈvər-
: having or showing the characteristics of an extrovert
especially
: possessing or arising from an outgoing and gregarious nature
Albert, the most extroverted of the brood, likes glad-handing and charming the crowd. —
Bill Hewitt and Margie Sellinger
Bill Hewitt and Margie Sellinger Her energy, her extroverted enthusiasm, and her flamboyance are immediately evident. —A. Truman Schwartz
compare introverted
A. Truman Schwartz Examples of extroverted in a Sentence
a job in a research lab that is probably not well suited to an extroverted person
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Younger adults in particular are less conscientious, agreeable, extroverted and open to new experiences than past generations, while neuroticism — marked by anxiety and emotional instability — is rising.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
So people who are good are far more likely to seem agreeable and conscientious, whereas people who are cool are far more likely to seem adventurous and extroverted and powerful.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
For example, anyone can become more extroverted, adventurous and risk-taking through effort and practice.
—Caleb Warren, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
This is especially important given that introverted leaders often outperform their extroverted peers.
—Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Jack was tall, handsome and extroverted.
—Eva Koelzer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
On paper, the premise — a sheltered woman learns late in life to embrace a more adventurous, extroverted version of herself — sounds too cute by half.
—Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The findings showed that dog people tend to be more extroverted and tough-minded than cat people.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
One extroverted child approached our group by walking up to us and speaking.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
So people who are good are far more likely to seem agreeable and conscientious, whereas people who are cool are far more likely to seem adventurous and extroverted and powerful.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
For example, anyone can become more extroverted, adventurous and risk-taking through effort and practice.
—Caleb Warren, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
This is especially important given that introverted leaders often outperform their extroverted peers.
—Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Jack was tall, handsome and extroverted.
—Eva Koelzer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
On paper, the premise — a sheltered woman learns late in life to embrace a more adventurous, extroverted version of herself — sounds too cute by half.
—Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The findings showed that dog people tend to be more extroverted and tough-minded than cat people.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
One extroverted child approached our group by walking up to us and speaking.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Extroverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extroverted. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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extroverted
adjective
ex·tro·vert·ed
variants
also extraverted
: having or suggesting the characteristics of an extrovert
especially
: possessing an outgoing and gregarious nature compare introverted
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