extrovert

noun

ˈek-strə-ˌvərt How to pronounce extrovert (audio)
variants also extravert
Definition of extrovertnext
as in exhibitionist
a gregarious and unreserved person a natural extrovert, he mixes well in any social situation

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Recent Examples of extrovert In less popular locations at slower moments, a business needs the social extroverts who love to talk and get to know their customers. — Robert Niles, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026 On the surface, at least, all of that would seem to make Karaban entirely ill-suited for Hurley – the orderly, math nerd introvert versus the whirling dervish extrovert. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026 Jary, a personable extrovert who rolled around town in a mobility scooter decorated in red, white and blue streamers, was hard to miss. — Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 1 Apr. 2026 Sabalenka, the world-beating extrovert, always seems to be striving. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for extrovert
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extrovert
  1. exhibitionist
  2. show-off
Noun
  • War had, indeed, inspired Ono in her shocking, exhibitionist (however ego-denying) disciplined action.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • Al pastor is the exhibitionist of the taco world.
    — Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 July 2024
Definition of exhibitionist
Noun
  • Sam got a little cocky, tried a show-off spin, got his bird legs tangled and took a tumble.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2026
  • But there’s value to the subtle, occasional mention of an appropriate insider name, a gesture that’s more like a secret handshake than the work of an oafish show-off.
    — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2025
Definition of show-off

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