extrovert
/ˈekstrəvɜːt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈekstrəvɜːrt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈek-strə-ˌvərt/ (ame, mw) · /ˈek.strə.vɜːt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈek.strə.vɝːt/ (ame, ipa)
extrovert — noun
- extrovertsingular
- extrovertsplural
1. a person who gains energy from being around other people and actively enjoys soc
a person who gains energy from being around other people and actively enjoys social situations, often seeking out the company of others
Kwame is such an extrovert that he felt lonely after a day working from home.
trait description: 'such an extrovert' pattern
The job requires an extrovert who can lead team meetings and give presentations.
collocation: 'requires an extrovert'
As an extrovert, Nila always looks forward to parties and group outings.
My brother is an extrovert, but I prefer quiet evenings with a book.
Ingrid's friends describe her as an extrovert because she makes new friends wherever she goes.
- outgoing person
more casual, describes friendliness without the energy-from-socializing implication
- people person
informal, emphasizes ease and comfort with others
- social butterfly
informal, suggests someone who flits between social groups at events
- gregarious person
slightly formal, highlights a fondness for being in crowds or groups
文法句型
be + an + extrovert
act/describe + as + an + extrovert
用法筆記
Often contrasted with 'introvert'. The pair extrovert/introvert is widely used in everyday personality descriptions and not limited to formal psychology.
常見錯誤
extrovert — adjective
- extrovertpositive
- more extrovertcomparative
- most extrovertsuperlative
1. having a personality that draws energy from social interaction and naturally see
having a personality that draws energy from social interaction and naturally seeks the company of others
Adina is more extrovert than her twin sister, who stays in the library during breaks.
comparative: 'more extrovert than'
Amihan's extrovert personality helped her settle into the new school quickly.
collocation: 'extrovert personality'
Henry has an extrovert nature that makes him a natural host at dinner parties.
At the office party, Tamar's extrovert manner drew a crowd of laughing colleagues around her.
Anthony tried to be more extrovert at the conference by starting conversations with strangers.
- outgoing
more common in everyday speech, but narrower — describes friendliness rather than energy source
- sociable
focuses on enjoying the company of others without the energy-source implication
- gregarious
more formal, suggests a strong fondness for groups and crowds
- introverted
the direct opposite; describes someone who recharges by being alone
- shy
narrower — describes nervousness in social settings, not necessarily a preference for solitude
文法句型
be + extrovert
extrovert + noun
用法筆記
Can be used both attributively (before a noun, as in 'extrovert personality') and predicatively (after 'be', as in 'she is extrovert'). The longer form 'extroverted' is more common in American English for the adjective.