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out·go·ing

outgoing

 
pronunciation:
aUt go Ing
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: If someone is outgoing, they are not shy. They are interested in other people and they like to talk to them.
Holly is a shy teenager, but her sister is much more outgoing. She loves to go to parties and meet lots of new people.
synonyms:
friendly
antonyms:
modest
similar words:
social, warm
definition 2: If a person or thing is outgoing, they are leaving a place or position. They are going out.
The outgoing ship was delayed by the storm and is still in the harbor.The outgoing president says he's going to retire now.
synonyms:
departing
similar words:
exiting, leaving