outgoing — friendly and socially confident; willing to meet and talk to new people
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: friendly and socially confident; willing to meet and talk to new people
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My outgoing roommate knows everyone in the building, even the delivery guy's cat.
- The outgoing CEO left behind a legacy of innovation and free pizza Fridays.
- She's so outgoing that she made three new friends just waiting in line at the coffee shop.
outgoing
ADJECTIVE[/ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/]
friendly and socially confident; willing to meet and talk to new people
She's so outgoing that she befriends every stranger at the party within minutes.
Outgoing charm keeps conversations flowing, hearts knowing!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
A compound formation combining 'out' (away, toward the exterior) and 'going' (moving, proceeding), first documented in the 16th century. The word originally denoted physical movement outward but gradually extended to describe an outward-facing, sociable temperament or disposition.
Breakdown
out- (away, toward the exterior) + going (present participle of go, meaning moving or proceeding). The combination creates a morphological unit expressing both literal motion outward and metaphorical openness in personality.
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📝Examples
“My outgoing roommate knows everyone in the building, even the delivery guy's cat.”
“The outgoing CEO left behind a legacy of innovation and free pizza Fridays.”
“She's so outgoing that she made three new friends just waiting in line at the coffee shop.”
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