adj
Uncommon
outgoing
owt-GOH-ihng
Outgoing (adj) means Friendly, sociable, and comfortable meeting new people. Example: “She has an outgoing personality that makes her great at sales.”
adj
1
Friendly, sociable, and comfortable meeting new people.
"She has an outgoing personality that makes her great at sales."
"My outgoing neighbour introduced herself to everyone on the street."
"Being outgoing helped him make friends quickly at his new school."
2
Leaving a position or role, especially after being replaced.
"The outgoing president handed over power peacefully."
"The outgoing manager left a long note for her successor."
"Staff gave the outgoing headteacher a card and a bunch of flowers."
noun
1
Money that is spent or leaves a person or company's accounts.
"The business tracks its incomings and outgoings each month."
"Rent is our biggest outgoing every month."
"Cut your outgoings by comparing energy suppliers each year."
How to use outgoing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSociable and open with people, or leaving a position, or (as a noun) money spent.
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outgoing president
monthly outgoings
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Word forms
- Plural
- outgoings
- Comparative
- more outgoing
- Superlative
- most outgoing
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Etymology
Formed from "outgo" plus "-ing."
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What does “outgoing” mean?
The word “outgoing” means friendly, sociable, and comfortable meeting new people. In plain terms, sociable and open with people, or leaving a position, or (as a noun) money spent.
How do you pronounce “outgoing”?
“Outgoing” is pronounced owt-GOH-ihng (/aʊtˈɡəʊɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “outgoing” in a sentence?
Here is “outgoing” used in a sentence: “She has an outgoing personality that makes her great at sales.”
What is another word for “outgoing”?
Words with a similar meaning to “outgoing” include outgang.
What is the opposite of “outgoing”?
The opposite of “outgoing” — its antonyms — are introverted, asocial, reserved, shy and bashful.
What part of speech is “outgoing”?
Depending on how it is used, “outgoing” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “outgoing” a common word?
“Outgoing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “outgoing” have?
“Outgoing” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: friendly, sociable, and comfortable meeting new people.
What does outgoing mean when describing a person versus a role?
When describing a person, outgoing means friendly, sociable, and comfortable meeting new people. When describing a role, outgoing means leaving a position, especially after being replaced, as in "the outgoing president."
What are outgoings in a financial context?
Outgoings refer to money that is spent or leaves a person's or company's accounts, as opposed to incoming funds.
Is calling someone outgoing a compliment?
Generally yes, since outgoing describes a friendly, sociable person who is comfortable meeting new people.
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