outgoing
/aʊtˈɡəʊɪŋ/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.59 in modern English
10
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Extroverted: talkative, friendly, and social, especially with respect to meeting new people easily and comfortably; outgiving.
adj
adj
Being replaced in office (while still in office but after election has determined that he/she will be replaced).
noun
Money that leaves one's possession; expenditure, outlay, expense.
Example Sentences
- "Tom is very outgoing and enjoys meeting people; his brother, on the other hand, is painfully shy."
- "Quieter parents, who prefer a less stimulating lifestyle, may be baffled and challenged by these same outgoing kids."
- "The outgoing former leader may have difficulty slowing down, being reflective, and studying and may be insensitive in a close relationship."
- "Think of it this way: Some people are more outgoing, while others are more reserved."
- "Twelve-year-old Emma-Rose Paley has always felt very different from her bubbly, outgoing parents."
- "Is there any outgoing post?"