extrovert

noun  C2
Plain meaning

a person who is outgoing and gains energy from social situations

Exam-register meaning

In formal or high-level texts, it is used to describe a person who is outgoing and gains energy from social situations, often with a precise or specialised tone.

In context
naturalThe article mentioned extrovert as one of the main issues.
examThe author examines extrovert in relation to social change, public policy, and institutional responsibility.
Common collocations
a clear extrovertevidence of extrovertwidespread extrovert
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