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Outgoing

adj.energetic, kindwarm

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.

Choose between these

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  • playful

    lively

    when energy animates the social setting

    not when Lively can describe performance or mood without any interest in people.

  • everyday

    sociable

    when enjoyment of other people's company is central

    not when Someone can be sociable with friends yet hesitant to approach strangers.

  • everyday

    talkative

    when frequent conversation is the visible trait

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

  • warm

    friendly

    when kindness and ease matter more than social boldness

    not when Friendly people may be quiet and wait for others to begin.

  • professional

    approachable

    when others feel comfortable starting a conversation

    not when Approachable describes how others can engage; outgoing also suggests initiating contact.

  • professional

    extroverted

    when a broad personality orientation toward social stimulation is meant

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

  • formal

    convivial

    when cheerful company around a shared occasion is the image

    not when It suits festive sociability better than daily workplace interaction.

  • literary

    gregarious

    when lively enjoyment of groups deserves vivid praise

    not when The formal word can sound exaggerated for ordinary friendliness.

Said against

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  • reserved
  • withdrawn
  • unsociable

It naturally appears in

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  • 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.

The word family

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Where this comes from

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