HyperDic: promising

English > 2 senses of the word promising:
ADJECTIVEallpromisingshowing possibility of achievement or excellence
allpromising, bright, hopefulfull or promise
promising > pronunciation
Soundspraa'mahsihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > promising: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningshowing possibility of achievement or excellence.
Example"a promising young man"
BroaderlikelyHas a good chance of being the case or of coming about
Spanishprometedor
Catalanprometedor
English > promising: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningFull or promise.
Example "the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career"
Synonymsbright, hopeful
BroaderauspiciousAuguring favorable circumstances and good luck
Spanishesperanzador, prometedor
Adverbspromisinglyin an auspicious manner

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