Synonyms for

Promising

Verb / ˈprɑ:mʌsɪŋ / Another word for promising — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

showing signs of future success or potential

Synonyms & similar words

forebode hopeful assure anticipate call bright prognosticate foretell predict promise hopeful encouraging optimistic assuring auspicious favorable propitious rosy bright upbeat cheering heartening inspiring reassuring supportive promisingly likely potential prospective anticipant

Synonyms by register

Formal

auspicious favorable encouraging hopeful

Informal

looks good on the up going places headed for success

Literary

portentous propitious halcyon

Antonyms

hopeless bleak grim unlikely discouraging unpromising doubtful

Common collocations

  • promising future
  • promising career
  • promising start
  • promising signs
  • promising results
  • promising young
  • promising talent

Word family

noun promise
verb promise
adverb promisingly

Usage note

Often used to describe potential, especially in the early stages of development. Be mindful that it implies future success, which may not always materialize.

Example sentences

  1. The job interview went well and the company seems promising.
  2. The weather forecast is promising for a day at the beach.
  3. The new restaurant has a promising menu and great reviews.
  4. The young artist's work shows promising talent.
  5. The teacher gave the student a promising grade on their essay.

Quotes

  • The future is always promising and everything will certainly be alright.
  • Promising is the very air beneath wings, the element that keeps them aloft.
  • The most promising words ever uttered are, 'I do.'

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