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extrovert

noun
variants: also

extravert

Synonyms and Antonyms of extrovert

  1. a gregarious and unreserved person a natural extrovert, he mixes well in any social situation Synonyms backslapper, glad-hander Related Words exhibitionist, show-off Antonyms introvert, shrinking violet, wallflower

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  1. Dictionary: Definition of extrovert Medical Dictionary: Definition of extrovert Spanish Central: Translation of extrovert Nglish: Translation of extrovert for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of extrovert for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about extrovert

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