extroverted
extroverted — adjective
1. An extroverted person naturally gains energy from being around other people; the
An extroverted person naturally gains energy from being around other people; they tend to talk readily, feel comfortable in social gatherings, and often come across as bold or lively in group situations.
Rohan has an extroverted personality and loves meeting new people at parties.
extroverted personality — common adjective-noun collocation
Eshe is quite extroverted, while her younger brother prefers reading alone in his room.
contrast with introverted behaviour using 'while'
Théo's extroverted nature made him a natural fit for the customer-facing sales role.
Christopher became more extroverted after joining the university debate club last semester.
- outgoing
more general term; B1-level; emphasises friendliness and ease with strangers, not the energy-from-others psychological aspect
- sociable
focuses on enjoying company and interaction; does not carry the extraversion-vs-introversion contrast
- gregarious
C1-level; more formal; suggests someone who actively seeks out company and thrives in crowds
- introverted
the direct opposite, describing someone who gains energy from solitude rather than social interaction
- shy
A2-level; describes nervousness or discomfort in social settings, not a fundamental energy source difference
- reserved
B2-level; describes someone who keeps thoughts/feelings private; a reserved person can still enjoy company
文法句型
be + extroverted
extroverted + noun
adverb of degree + extroverted
用法筆記
Distinguish from 'outgoing' and 'sociable': 'outgoing' emphasises friendliness and ease with strangers; 'sociable' emphasises enjoying the company of others; 'extroverted' specifically describes someone who draws energy from social interaction, often contrasted with 'introverted'. Not typically used for temporary moods — it describes a lasting personality trait. Frequently used in comparative forms ('more extroverted', 'less extroverted').