Meaning & Definition of word "Outgoing"

Outgoing

/ˈaʊtˌɡoʊ.ɪŋ/

adjective:

  • 1. friendly and socially confident; willing to communicate and interact with others.
    • Example: She has an outgoing personality, making her very popular among her peers.
  • 2. departing or going out.
    • Example: The outgoing flight leaves at 10:00 AM, so we need to be at the airport by 8:30.
  • 3. of a person, tending to be sociable and extroverted.
    • Example: His outgoing nature helps him excel in sales.

Etymology

From out + going, meaning going out or leaving.

Common Phrases and Expressions

outgoing personality:

A character trait of being friendly and sociable.

outgoing call:

A phone call made from one person to another.

outgoing mail:

Mail that is sent out, as opposed to incoming mail.

Related Words

extroverted:

Tending to be outgoing and socially confident.

sociable:

Willing to talk and engage in social activities.

gregarious:

Fond of company; sociable.

Slang Meanings of outgoing

Meaning: Party animal

Example Sentence: He's such a party animal; he’s outgoing and loves to socialize.

Meaning: Social butterfly

Example Sentence: She's a social butterfly, always flitting from one group of friends to another.