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
- 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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