English · Adjectives

outgoing

ˈaʊtɡoʊɪŋ

[ˈaʊtɡoʊɪŋ]

friendly and confident with people

Intermediateadjective

Definition

Sociable, open, and comfortable meeting new people.

Example

Her outgoing nature makes her popular.

Her outgoing nature makes her popular.

Etymology

From 'out' plus 'going', originally meaning 'leaving, departing'.

How & Where It’s Used

Describes a confident, sociable personality.

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