1.
extroverted; outgoing; outward-oriented
describes a person who is focused on the external world and who gains energy from social interaction
Because of my extroverted personality, I find it easy to talk even with people I just met.
Compounds
外向 (extroversion) + 的 (suffix: -like, -ish)
Psychology
This is a psychological term referring to how a person directs their attention and derives energy. 外向的 people feel energized by social interaction and external stimulation.
Similar words
外向的 (extroverted) ↔ 内向的 (introverted)
Usage
Both 外向的 and 内向的 are psychological terms popularized by Carl Jung. Most people fall somewhere on a spectrum between the two.
Forms
外向的に - in an extroverted manner