extrovert
UK/'ekstrəuvə:t/US/'ekstrәuvә:t/
GREC2
Definitions
n.
An outgoing, sociable person who gains energy from being around others.
外向的人
adj.
Outgoing and sociable in character.
性格外向的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedextro- (a variant of extra-, 'outward') + vert (turn) = turned outward. An extrovert's energy turns outward, toward people and the external world. The opposite of introvert.
Root vers still carries 91 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.a natural extrovert天生的外向者
- 2.outgoing extrovert外向开朗的人
Example Sentences
- 1.
A natural extrovert, he thrives at parties and big events.
- 2.
Extroverts often think out loud while introverts reflect quietly.