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extrovertedly

|ex-tro-vert-ed-ly|

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/ˌɛkstrəˈvɜrtɪdli/

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/ˌekstrəˈvɜːtɪdlɪ/

outwardly sociable; turned outward

Etymology
Etymology Information

'extrovertedly' originates from Latin elements, specifically 'extra' and 'vertere', where 'extra' meant 'outside' and 'vertere' meant 'to turn'.

Historical Evolution

'extrovert' (also spelled 'extravert') was coined in modern psychological usage in the early 20th century (notably by C. G. Jung) from the Latin elements 'extra' + 'vertere'; English then formed the adjective 'extroverted' and the adverbial form 'extrovertedly' by adding -ed and -ly.

Meaning Changes

Initially the components suggested 'turned outward' (literally 'turned to the outside'); over time the term came to mean 'outgoing' or 'sociable' in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in an extroverted manner; in a sociable, outgoing way.

She laughed extrovertedly and immediately joined the group conversation.

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