Antonyms for outgoing

Grammar : Adj

Spell : out-goh-ing or for 5, -goh-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈaʊtˌgoʊ ɪŋ or for 5, -ˈgoʊ-

Definition of outgoing

Origin : 1630s, "that goes out," from out (adv.) + going. Meaning "sociable, friendly," attested from 1950, on same notion as in extrovert. Middle English had a noun outgoing "a departure," mid-14c., from a verb outgo "to go forth," and Old English had utgangende "outgoing" (literal). Related: Outgoingness.

adj demonstrative, extroverted
adj leaving

Example sentences :

Additional legislation of this kind was passed by the outgoing Congress.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

The "pond" was a puddle, perhaps twenty feet across, left by the outgoing tide.
Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln

The boats at anchor in front of the shanties swung with the outgoing tide.
Extract from : « Cap'n Eri » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

For a while I puzzled over the significance of this outgoing and incoming.
Extract from : « Tales of Fishes » by Zane Grey

No act of the outgoing Administration had given greater offense.
Extract from : « Union and Democracy » by Allen Johnson

The incoming tide had no swift, unexpected current as the outgoing water had.
Extract from : « The Mermaid » by Lily Dougall

The outgoing footsteps were deeply and distinctly outlined from heel to toe.
Extract from : « The Shrieking Pit » by Arthur J. Rees

But his outgoing from the country was marked by the same sanguinary scenes.
Extract from : « Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15) » by Charles Morris

The roads to Canada and to the west were thronged with outgoing automobiles.
Extract from : « The White Invaders » by Raymond King Cummings

Presently the five outgoing guests slouched one by one into the room.
Extract from : « Shapes that Haunt the Dusk » by Various

Synonyms for outgoing

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