outgoing
outgoing Lexical Profile
outgoing Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Friendly, socially confident, and enjoying the company of other people.
"Her outgoing personality made it easy for her to make new friends at university."
Leaving an office, position, or role, typically after an election or at the end of an appointed term.
"The outgoing president met with her successor to ensure a smooth transition of power."
Going out or away from a particular place, especially regarding mail, telephone calls, or travel.
"Please place all outgoing correspondence in the tray by the front desk before noon."
• noun
British A regular financial expenditure or amount of money that must be paid out, such as rent or household bills (usually used in the plural).
"They carefully reviewed their monthly outgoings to see where they could reduce household costs."
Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the 16th century from the adverb 'out' and 'going', the present participle of 'go'. The figurative sense describing a friendly, socially confident personality emerged in the early 20th century.