Korean word

외향적

Pronunciation

Romanizationoehyangjeok

Meaning

  • adjectiveoutgoing

Example

그는 외향적이라 처음 보는 사람과도 쉽게 말해요.keu neun oe hyang jeo gi ra cheo eum po neun sa ram gwa do swip kke mal hae yo

He is outgoing, so he talks easily with people he meets for the first time.

Illustration for 외향적 (outgoing)

More examples

그 친구는 외향적인 사람이라 처음 보는 사람과도 금방 친해진다.keu chin gu neun oe hyang jeo gin sa ra mi ra cheo eum po neun sa ram gwa do keum bang chin hae jin da

That friend is an outgoing person, so they quickly make friends with people they meet for the first time.

Core concept

Energy and attention naturally turning toward other people, making social contact feel stimulating.

Common phrases

  • 외향적인 사람oe hyang jeo gin sa ram

    outgoing person

  • 외향적인 성격oe hyang jeo gin seong gyeok

    outgoing personality

Similar words

사교적sagyojeok: At ease meeting people, starting conversations, and taking part in group activities.
활발한hwalbalhan: Shows plenty of energy through lively behavior, active movement, or animated speech.
적극적cheokkkeukjjeok: Takes initiative in a situation by acting or sharing an opinion rather than standing back.

Definition in Korean

사람과의 접촉을 통해 기운을 얻거나 표현을 즐기는 타인 지향적인 성격.sa ram gwa ui cheop cho geul tong hae ki u neul eot kkeo na pyo hyeo neul cheul gi neun ta in chi hyang jeo gin seong gyeok

Word origin

The word developed from Sino-Korean elements for outward direction and orientation, with a suffix that forms an adjective for this personal quality.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can use this for a general personality trait, not only for someone who talks a lot in a particular situation.

Opposites

Related words

  • 외향성oehyangseongextroversionnoun
  • 외향적으로oehyangjeogeuroextrovertedlyadverb

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