He is outgoing.
Source: tatoeba (294729)
Outgoing
/aʊtˈɡəʊɪŋ/
Synonyms for "outgoing" (128 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (26)
Strong matches (38)
Noun(2 words)
Verb(2 words)
Adjective(6 words)
Related words (64)
Adjective(11 words)
Noun(14 words)
mexitilmore animatedmore communicativemore socialmore social activitymost socialoutgangoutward flowsocial behaviorsocial conditionsocial developmentssocial skillssocializingsocializing opportunities
Adverb(3 words)
more social groupmore social-bondmost social person
Determiner(1 words)
most social group
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: extroverted, accessible, affable, affable, amenable.
- Sentence evidence is available for outgoing, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "outgoing".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "outgoing"
Keep "outgoing" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "outgoing" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "outgoing", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "outgoing" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
4 entriesMore specific
9 entriesCollocations
11 entrieshousehold outgoingsmonthly outgoingsoutgoing calloutgoing emailoutgoing expenseoutgoing fundsoutgoing mailoutgoing paymentsoutgoing personalityoutgoing trafficoutgoing wires
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
1 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
11 entriesTranslations
10 translations across 7 languages.
Arabic
1 entries- مُنْشَرِح adj (being comfortable in social settings and interactions)
Bulgarian
1 entries- общителен adj (being comfortable in social settings and interactions)
Finnish
1 entries- seurallinen adj (being comfortable in social settings and interactions)
German
4 entries- aufgeschlossen adj (being comfortable in social settings and interactions)
- gesellig adj (being comfortable in social settings and interactions)
- kontaktfreudig adj (being comfortable in social settings and interactions)
- leutselig adj (being comfortable in social settings and interactions)
Hebrew
1 entries- חַבְרוּתִי adj (being comfortable in social settings and interactions)
Swedish
1 entries- utåtriktad adj (being comfortable in social settings and interactions)
Telugu
1 entries- కలుపుగోలు adj (being comfortable in social settings and interactions)
Sample sentences
28 total sentences available.
Karl is an outgoing sort of person.
Source: tatoeba (923940)
Tom is a very outgoing person.
Source: tatoeba (1025131)
Tom has an outgoing personality.
Source: tatoeba (1025437)
Showing 4 of 28 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "outgoing"?
Closest matches include extroverted, accessible, affable, affable, amenable.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "outgoing"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.