Outgoing

Pronunciation: /aʊtˈɡoʊɪŋ/

Definitions of outgoing

adjective describing someone who is friendly, sociable, and enjoys being around other people

Example Sentences

A1 My outgoing friend always makes me laugh.

A2 She is very outgoing and loves meeting new people.

B1 His outgoing personality makes him a great fit for sales.

B2 The outgoing president gave a heartfelt farewell speech.

C1 The outgoing CEO left behind a legacy of innovation.

C2 Her outgoing nature helped her excel in her career as a public speaker.

Examples of outgoing in a Sentence

formal The outgoing president gave a farewell speech at the ceremony.

informal She's always the most outgoing person at the party.

slang He's such an outgoing dude, always up for a good time.

figurative The outgoing tide carried the boat gently out to sea.

Grammatical Forms of outgoing

• past tense: outwent
• plural: outgoings
• comparative: more outgoing
• superlative: most outgoing
• present tense: outgoing
• future tense: will outgoing
• perfect tense: have outgoing
• continuous tense: is outgoing
• singular: outgoing
• positive degree: outgoing
• infinitive: to outgoing
• gerund: outgoing
• participle: outgoing

Origin and Evolution of outgoing

First Known Use: 1590 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'outgoing' originated from the combination of the prefix 'out-' meaning 'away from' and the word 'going' which refers to movement or direction.

Evolution of the word: Initially, 'outgoing' was used to describe someone who is departing or leaving a place. Over time, it evolved to also refer to a person's social and friendly nature, particularly in interactions with others.