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Outgoing

adj. energetic, kind warm

What it means

Comfortable initiating friendly contact and gaining energy from social interaction.

Reach for it when describing a person who readily connects with new people

The outgoing librarian greeted first-time visitors and introduced them to the regulars.

Words to choose between 8

By register, from playful at the top to literary at the bottom. Tap a word to see when it fits.
playful
everyday
warm
professional
formal
literary

  • playful

    lively

    Fits when energy animates the social setting

    Careful Lively can describe performance or mood without any interest in people.

  • everyday

    sociable

    Fits when enjoyment of other people's company is central

    Careful Someone can be sociable with friends yet hesitant to approach strangers.

  • everyday

    talkative

    Fits when frequent conversation is the visible trait

    Careful It can sound critical and does not guarantee warmth or social ease.

  • warm

    friendly

    Fits when kindness and ease matter more than social boldness

    Careful Friendly people may be quiet and wait for others to begin.

  • professional

    approachable

    Fits when others feel comfortable starting a conversation

    Careful Approachable describes how others can engage; outgoing also suggests initiating contact.

  • professional

    extroverted

    Fits when a broad personality orientation toward social stimulation is meant

    Careful Do not infer a psychological type from one confident interaction.

  • formal

    convivial

    Fits when cheerful company around a shared occasion is the image

    Careful It suits festive sociability better than daily workplace interaction.

  • literary

    gregarious

    Fits when lively enjoyment of groups deserves vivid praise

    Careful The formal word can sound exaggerated for ordinary friendliness.

Opposites 3

  • reserved
  • withdrawn
  • unsociable

Common phrases 3

  • outgoing personality

    Her outgoing personality helped remote teammates form real connections.

  • friendly and outgoing

    The friendly and outgoing guide made the solo travelers feel included.

  • naturally outgoing

    Naturally outgoing, Dev volunteered to welcome each new student.

Word family 1

Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vealhurl, Southern England accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated