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Meaning of PROMISING

Pronunciation:  'prâmising

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adj]  full or promise; "had a bright future in publishing"; "the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career"
  2. [adj]  showing possibility of achievement or excellence; "a promising young man"
 
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 Synonyms: auspicious, bright, likely
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Prom"is*ing\, a.
Making a promise or promises; affording hope or assurance;
as, promising person; a promising day. -- {Prom"is*ing*ly},
adv.
 

 

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