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English adjective: promising

1. promising showing possibility of achievement or excellence


SamplesA promising young man.


Similarlikely


Antonymsunlikely

2. promising full or promise


SamplesHad a bright future in publishing.
The scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career.
A hopeful new singer on Broadway.


Synonymsbright, hopeful


Similarauspicious


Antonymsinauspicious, unfortunate









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