| 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 | ||