as in social
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
a salesman whose aggressively outgoing personality could sometimes be overbearing
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of outgoing
In Too Much, Megan Stalter plays an outgoing but awkward 30-ish TV producer who’s transferred from New York to London.
—
Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
His partner Sergio Galeotti was a character and very outgoing.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Indeed, calculations by Fortune showed tariff revenue (around $30 billion a month) won’t cover a fraction of the outgoing monthly payments to service the debt, let alone pay down the top-line figure.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
The Neue Klasse architecture’s first production model, which replaces the outgoing iX3 EV, and BMW is leaning hard into its sustainability and use of recycled and upcycled materials.
—Michael Taylor, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for outgoing
Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
His partner Sergio Galeotti was a character and very outgoing.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Indeed, calculations by Fortune showed tariff revenue (around $30 billion a month) won’t cover a fraction of the outgoing monthly payments to service the debt, let alone pay down the top-line figure.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
The Neue Klasse architecture’s first production model, which replaces the outgoing iX3 EV, and BMW is leaning hard into its sustainability and use of recycled and upcycled materials.
—Michael Taylor, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for outgoing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outgoing
Adjective
-
Desperate, Sutton-Schulman called a friend who is a social worker in psychiatric hospitals.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
-
As with any good social-media bit, Silver later doubled down, fleshing out the concept in his newsletter, Silver Bulletin.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
The result is a set of policies that has baffled some China experts, or at least raised questions about the president’s stance on America’s friendly rival.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
-
Twine also noted its subtle scent, quick absorption, and makeup-friendly finish.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
The practice also offers a calm, welcoming environment where doctors have time to be hospitable, offering patients coffee and snacks.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
-
La Masa has earned a reputation for outstanding food, a warm and hospitable guest experience, and a menu that appeals to a wide range of palates and dietary preferences.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Gérald Genta Geneva Minute Repeater After exploring the more extroverted side of Gérald Genta’s designs last week, La Fabrique du Temps, Vuitton’s Genevan Manufacture, offered purity.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
-
Her earthy, extroverted manner contrasts with the more reserved, standoffish Starmer, a former human rights lawyer.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Outgoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outgoing. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share