Definition of promising Promising

/pɹɑˈmʌsɪŋ/ - [pramusing] - prom•is•ing

We found 9 definitions of promising from 5 different sources.

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WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

promising - showing possibility of achievement or excellence; "a promising young man"
promising - full or promise; "had a bright future in publishing"; "the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career"; "a hopeful new singer on Broadway"
  bright, hopeful
  auspicious auguring favorable circumstances and good luck; "an auspicious beginning for the campaign"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • promising (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Promise
  • promising (a.)
    Making a promise or promises; affording hope or assurance; as, promising person; a promising day.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • promising
    Showing promise, and likely to develop in a desirable fashion.

Part of speech

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  • promising, verb, gerund of promise (infinitive).

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