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outgoing

outgoing

Meaning of outgoing

socially open

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British English/ˈaʊtɡəʊɪŋ/
American English/ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin letterswài xiàng de
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outgoing with Chinese translation

outgoing usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

My friend is outgoing and makes new friends easily.

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

She's outgoing, so she speaks at meetings without fear.

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outgoing belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

outgoing外向的
kind善良的
smart聪明的
quiet安静的
boring无聊的
lazy懒惰的
angry生气的

outgoing synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between outgoing / sociable / gregarious / extroverted / talkative / friendly

🇬🇧English

Enjoys being with people and participating in social activities

B1Very Often

He's sociable and often invites neighbours over.

G
🇬🇧English
gregarious

Enjoys being in groups and social company; more formal/precise than 'outgoing'

B1Often

She's gregarious and loves group activities.

E
🇬🇧English
extroverted

Psychological term for someone energized by social interaction; similar to outgoing but more technical

B1Often

He's extroverted and enjoys meeting new people.

🇬🇧English

Talks a lot; focuses on amount of talking rather than friendliness

B1Very Often

He's very talkative on the phone.

🇬🇧English

Kind, warm and pleasant toward others; may not imply actively seeking company

B1Very Often

The staff are friendly and helpful.

A
🇬🇧English
affable

Pleasantly easy to talk to; gentle and polite more than lively

B1Rarely

The manager was affable and put everyone at ease.

A
🇬🇧English
amiable

Good-natured and pleasant; emphasizes pleasant manner rather than outgoingness

B1Rarely

He's an amiable colleague who gets along with everyone.

P
🇬🇧English
personable

Pleasant and attractive in manner; focuses on impression rather than sociability per se

B1Rarely

The new teacher is personable and easy to approach.

🇬🇧English

Easy to talk to or reach; emphasizes availability and lack of stiffness

B1Often

The professor is very approachable despite his status.

🇬🇧English

Showing kindness and affection; emphasizes emotional warmth rather than sociability

B1Very Often

She gave me a warm welcome when I arrived.

C
🇬🇧English
convivial

Fond of feasting, drinking and good company; sociable in festive contexts

B1Rarely

They enjoyed a convivial evening with friends.

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How to pronounce outgoing and what this word means

outgoing means outgoing. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce outgoing

/ˈaʊtɡəʊɪŋ/

outgoing translation

outgoing

outgoing examples

My friend is outgoing and makes new friends easily.

outgoing transcription

/ˈaʊtɡəʊɪŋ/, /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

Questions about this word

outgoing meaning: what does it mean?

socially open

outgoing pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

outgoing is pronounced as /ˈaʊtɡəʊɪŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

outgoing definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

My friend is outgoing and makes new friends easily. Translation: Мой друг общительный и легко заводит новых знакомых.

Is outgoing part of Personality Traits vocabulary?

Yes, outgoing can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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