EXTROVERTED Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

extroverted

adjective

ˈek-strə-ˌvər-təd

variants also extraverted

Definition of extroverted

as in outgoing

likely to seek or enjoy the company of others a job in a research lab that is probably not well suited to an extroverted person

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Recent Examples of extroverted On The Big Bang Theory, Cuoco played the extroverted, aspiring actress Penny, who lives next door and eventually dates and marries Leonard. — Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 Eisenhower's own weatherman, Irving Krick, played at an unnerving extroverted pitch by Chris Messina, is dead sure that the weather will be fine. — Daniel Jonah Wolpert, NPR, 29 May 2026 The same could not be said about Angela Rayner, his former deputy prime minister, whose earthy, extroverted manner appeals to many young Labour voters and old-fashioned socialists. — Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 May 2026 Bishop is this wise, fearless character, and Alamo and G are a bit more extroverted. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for extroverted

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Staff are genuinely friendly, outgoing, and happy to recommend their favorite haunts in town.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Tom often seeks former student-athletes who followed through on commitments, possess an outgoing personality and engage others confidently.

— Corey McQuade, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of outgoing

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While persistently defiant in the face of US threats, Iranian officials have acknowledged mounting economic and social problems after five months of conflict.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
The more pragmatic camp argues that maintaining unity during the war requires addressing the public's unhappiness over the economy as well as political and social repression.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

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