outgoing

adjective

ˈau̇t-ˌgō-iŋ How to pronounce outgoing (audio)
Definition of outgoingnext
as in social
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others a salesman whose aggressively outgoing personality could sometimes be overbearing

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Recent Examples of outgoing In the wake of Thomas Jefferson’s victory in the 1800 election, outgoing Pres. — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026 The rules also block incoming payments from private wallets, and count outgoing transfers as an offshore capital move that triggers exchange control limits. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026 In June, in an unrelated wire fraud probe, the FBI raided the homes and offices of the incoming and outgoing Contra Costa tax assessors, then subpoenaed information related to the Seeno family and Discovery Builders. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026 Sources told the site that Iran and Oman have sketched an agreement in which Iran controls the northern route for inbound traffic while Oman controls the southern route for outgoing vessels. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outgoing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outgoing
  1. social
  2. friendly
  3. hospitable
  4. extroverted
  5. gregarious
  6. spirited
Adjective
  • Those fights stretch back to the nation’s founding, when property and social standing helped determine who could become an officer in the Continental Army and Indigenous troops were afforded limited roles.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Research has shown that meaningful social relationships are an important part of overall health and, for some participants, simply stepping outside their comfort zones can be a confidence boost.
    — Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of social
Adjective
  • For families Apart from the family-sized villa estates and kid-friendly menus, Nihi has a host of activities that will please even the youngest beach bums.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Mbeumo led the line against Leeds for the third consecutive friendly, flanked by Amad to his right and Patrick Dorgu to his left, and has stood out.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of friendly
Adjective
  • The heart of the Milky Way may be more hospitable to water than astronomers thought.
    — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Thank you for your kindness, the breathtaking views, and the beyond-hospitable staff.
    — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of hospitable
Adjective
  • None of this requires you to be the most extroverted person in the building.
    — Alfonso Cahero, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Argentina’s wily, extroverted goalkeeper, Emiliano Martínez, was its standout performer, repelling some, spilling others.
    — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Definition of extroverted
Adjective
  • While many may remember Cooter as a gregarious good ‘ol boy, the character had a wild, rebellious side in the first season of the show.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Scott Colom is a gregarious prosecutor who grew up in Mississippi with a Republican father who campaigned for Ronald Reagan and counted political titan Thad Cochran as a friend.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of gregarious
Adjective
  • Reeve and Cunningham were seen having a spirited conversation at half-court before the game, though both declined to detail the specifics of their talk with media.
    — Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The one-off 200-Ah 72-V battery pack is said to be suitable for spirited performance both in the city and on freeways.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of spirited

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“Outgoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outgoing. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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