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The outgoing student welcomed the new classmate.
What does Outgoing mean?
Outgoing means friendly and social.
Dictionary definition
Friendly, social, and comfortable meeting or talking with people.
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Her outgoing personality helped the group start talking.
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An outgoing leader can make a team feel included and confident.
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WordOutgoing.
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MeaningOutgoing means friendly and social.
ExampleExample: The outgoing student welcomed the new classmate.
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- Syllables
- owt · goh · ing
- Strongest beat
- owt
- Ending
- ing
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on owt.
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Synonyms
Words like Outgoing
friendlyUse for kind and welcoming behavior.
sociableUse for someone who enjoys being with people.
Antonyms
Opposite words
shyUse for someone who feels quiet or nervous around others.
reservedUse for someone who is quieter or more private.
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Outgoing word family
Base word
outgoing
noun
outgoingness
The quality of being outgoing.
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