adj

promising

PRO-mih-sihng

adj

Likely to turn out well or succeed; showing good early signs.

"The early trial results look promising for the new vaccine."

"She's a promising young architect with a bright career ahead of her."

How to Use Promising

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishShowing signs that something good will happen.

Common pairings

promising start promising career promising sign

more promising comparative, promisings plural, most promising superlative

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The early trial results look _____ for the new vaccine.

prosperous rosy

auspicious tea prosperous rosy

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prosperous rosy auspicious tea