outgoing

adjective out·go·ing \ˈau̇t-ˌgō-iŋ, -ˌgȯ(-)iŋ\

—used to describe someone who is friendly and likes being with and talking to other people

: going away : leaving a place

: leaving a particular position

Full Definition of OUTGOING

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>

: openly friendly and responsive : extroverted

— out·go·ing·ness noun

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Synonyms: boon, clubbable (also clubable), clubby, companionable, extroverted (also extraverted), gregarious, convivial, sociable, social

Antonyms: antisocial, insociable, introverted, nongregarious, reclusive, unsociable, unsocial

OUTGOING Defined for Kids

adjective out·go·ing \ˈau̇t-ˌgō-iŋ\

: friendly 1 <She's an outgoing person.>

: leaving a place <an outgoing ship>

: retiring from a place or position <the outgoing president>

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