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promising

/ˈprɑːmɪsɪŋ/
prom · is · ing
Adverb:promisingly
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• adjective

1

Showing signs of future success, favorable outcomes, or high potential.

Example

"The young violinist gave a promising performance at the conservatory recital."

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• Rhymes for promising

• Nearby Words

promiscuousness
promise
promiser
promising
promisingly
promo
promontory

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century as a participial adjective from the verb 'promise,' which derives via Old French from Latin promissum ('a promise'), the neuter past participle of promittere ('to send forth, foretell, or assure').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Promising. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/promising
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