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outgoing

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ// UK //aʊtɡˈəʊɪŋ// out·go·ing

v. friendly and energetic. You use this to describe someone who enjoys meeting and talking to other people.

v. characterised by a friendly, sociable, and extroverted personality. Often describes individuals who seek out social interaction and feel comfortable in groups.


SIMPLE

She is very outgoing and makes friends easily.

CONTEXTUAL

The sales team is looking for an outgoing person who feels confident talking to new clients every day.

COMPLEX

While her brother is quite reserved and prefers solitary activities, she has always been the more outgoing sibling, thriving in the busy atmosphere of large social gatherings.

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Origin

From outgo + -ing, out + going.

Usage

Typically used as a gradable adjective following a linking verb or before a noun.

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