outgoing

adjective

out·​go·​ing ˈau̇t-ˌgō-iŋ 

-ˌgȯ(-)iŋ

1

a

: going away : departing

an outgoing ship

b

: retiring or withdrawing from a place or position

the outgoing president

c

: directed to an intended recipient

outgoing mail

2

: openly friendly and responsive : extroverted

His outgoing personality made him popular at school.

outgoingness noun

Synonyms

• boon
• clubbable
• clubable
• clubby
• companionable
• convivial
• extroverted
• extraverted
• gregarious
• sociable
• social

Examples of outgoing in a Sentence

Outgoing mail goes in this box.

a salesman whose aggressively outgoing personality could sometimes be overbearing

Recent Examples on the Web

The team was on the ground for talks from some of the TV industry’s biggest names including Warner’s Channing Dungey and outgoing Sony Pictures Entertainment chief Tony Vinciquerra. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024

The automaker decided to imbue the at-the-time outgoing Vanquish with some Italian style, which meant widening the front grille, tweaking the lighting package, and adding a bigger rear spoiler. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024

Veteran studio executive, and outgoing Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO Tony Vinciquerra believes one of the long-term consequences of last year’s Hollywood strikes will be more film and TV production leaving the U.S. at a time when the overall industry is contracting. —Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024

Jokowi supporters are also attending the celebrations to bid farewell to Indonesia’s outgoing leader. —Reuters, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

outgoing

adjective

out·​go·​ing ˈau̇t-ˌgō-iŋ 

1

a

: going out : departing

outgoing tide

b

: retiring from a position

the outgoing governor

2

: being at ease and friendly when dealing with others

an outgoing person