outgoing
adjective
out·go·ing
ˈau̇t-ˌgō-iŋ 
-ˌgȯ(-)iŋ
1
a
: going away : departing
an outgoing ship
b
: retiring or withdrawing from a place or position
the outgoing president
c
: directed to an intended recipient
outgoing mail
2
: openly friendly and responsive : extroverted
His outgoing personality made him popular at school.
outgoingness
noun
Synonyms of outgoing
Examples of outgoing in a Sentence
Outgoing mail goes in this box.
a salesman whose aggressively outgoing personality could sometimes be overbearing
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David Chiu, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Eisenberg's David is a nebbish family man while Culkin's Benji is an outgoing whirlwind of chaos, though both find nuance within their usual screen personas.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
Election fallout and broader concerns The Public Service Commission has become a flashpoint in Georgia politics following the recent election, with critics arguing that the outgoing Republican majority rushed through a consequential decision while public trust in utility oversight remains strained.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
To make sure your carrier receives any gifts, write their name on the package and leave it in the mailbox, not in the outgoing mail.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for outgoing
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“Outgoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outgoing. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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outgoing
adjective
out·go·ing
ˈau̇t-ˌgō-iŋ
1
a
: going out : departing
outgoing tide
b
: retiring from a position
the outgoing governor
2
: being at ease and friendly when dealing with others
an outgoing person
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