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outgoing

Pronunciation: [aʊtˈgoʊɪŋ]

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Learn how to use outgoing in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “personality”

(adjective) someone who is outgoing is friendly and likes to talk to others. They enjoy meeting new people and being in social situations.

Example

She is very outgoing and can make friends easily at parties.

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He is not outgoing and prefers to stay home rather than meet new people.

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Are you an outgoing person who likes to socialize?

Context: “behavior”

(adjective) when we talk about someone being outgoing, it can also mean they are willing to take risks or try new things. They are open to new experiences.

Example

Their outgoing nature led them to try skydiving for the first time.

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Her shy personality keeps her from being outgoing and trying new activities.

Example

Do you think trying new foods makes you more outgoing?

Context: “behavior”

(noun) outgoing can also refer to the act of being sociable or engaging with others. It is a way to describe someone's way of interacting with people.

Example

His outgoing made him the life of the party, and everyone wanted to talk to him.

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His lack of outgoing at the gathering made him feel isolated.

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How important do you think outgoing is for making new friends?

How to pronounce outgoing

Pronunciation: [aʊtˈgoʊɪŋ]

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