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 For more than seven years after his election as Kane County sheriff in 2018, Ron Hain was among the most accessible, outgoing and public-facing figures in suburban law enforcement. — Charles Keeshan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Considering the feds are currently investigating outgoing owner Mark Walters’ business empire for fraud, let’s hope Kushner and Iger asked for a clean title. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 The crimson color stems from that outgoing light being reddened by the overlying layers of gas, much as sunlight scattering through Earth’s atmosphere can tint a sunset red. — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026 Pelosi’s conversation with Politico also touched on how the outgoing lawmaker sees the Democrats’ 2028 roster. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 11 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
  • Picking up a group tab, joining a cause, or saying yes to a social plan could stretch your budget, even if your generosity is sincere.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
  • As with so many social and cultural issues in Iran, the wearing of the hijab seems to some a misplaced priority at a time of conflict and economic crisis.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of social
Adjective
  • Keeley is all optimism in the buildup to the team’s first game — merely a friendly against Hayes and Yeading, but important nonetheless — but subsequent events threaten to squelch those good feelings.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Blumenfield said the site takes pressure off neighborhoods and keeps construction out of high-risk fire zones, targeting a walkable, pedestrian-friendly area.
    — Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of friendly
Adjective
  • All this makes for tough ground to defend, and a climate that’s all too hospitable to reactionary explanation.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The planes, for example, will cool their heels in the desert of Arizona, where the weather is more hospitable to their corrosion-prone bodies.
    — John Werner, Forbes.com, 18 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
  • The gregarious and media-savvy Hilton has been waging an energetic and effervescent run for governor, with multiple appearances a day and frequent updates to his cheeky social media accounts.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of gregarious
Adjective
  • Scenes like these played out every day during my month-long visit, showcasing a spirited and diverse community rather than one at risk of total desolation.
    — Liz Provencher, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Her latest record, Confessions II, celebrated as her best album in 20 years and a spirited follow-up to 2005’s Confessions on a Dance Floor, was accompanied by a short film that led to this wealth of nominations.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of spirited

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“Outgoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outgoing. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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