Do You Spell Extrovert or Extravert?

Extrovert (sometimes spelled extravert) means basically "turned outward"—that is, toward things outside oneself. The word was coined by the eminent psychologist C. G. Jung in the early 20th century. The opposite personality type, in Jung's view, was the introvert.

What's the difference between extrovert and extroverted?

"Extroverted" is an adjective and "extrovert" is a noun. You can't say, "I'm quite student," but you can say, "I'm quite the student" or "I'm quite studious."

Can extrovert be used as a verb?

a person characterized by extroversion; a person concerned primarily with the physical and social environment. ... marked by extroversion. verb (used with object) Psychology. to direct (the mind, one's interest, etc.)

Alexander Ross

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