English adjective: promising | |||
1. | promising showing possibility of achievement or excellence | ||
Samples | A promising young man. | ||
Similar | likely | ||
Antonyms | unlikely | ||
2. | promising full or promise | ||
Samples | Had a bright future in publishing. The scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career. A hopeful new singer on Broadway. | ||
Synonyms | bright, hopeful | ||
Similar | auspicious | ||
Antonyms | inauspicious, unfortunate | ||