B2adjective 10K+

Promising

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈprɑːmɪsɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Promising

showing signs of being good or successful

In simple words: Showing signs of being good or successful in the future.

Promising in a sentence

• He was voted the most promising new actor for his part in the movie.
• The weather doesn't look very promising.
• The research produced promising results.
• The outlook is hardly promising.
• At that time, I had a promising career in TV.
• She was a young woman with a promising future.
• The results of our earlier enquiries have been promising.

How to use Promising

Use 'promising' to describe something that has potential, particularly in business or personal development. It's not appropriate for things that are guaranteed to succeed.

Grammar pattern

promising + adjective/noun

Memory hint

Think of 'promise' and 'sing' — a singer who shows promise will be successful.

Related words

Collocations with Promising

• be
• look
• seem
• extremely
• fairly
• very

Synonyms for Promising

• hopeful
• encouraging
• prominent
• likely
• auspicious

Opposites of Promising

• disappointing
• unpromising

Common mistakes with Promising

• Confused with 'promise' - 'promising' describes potential, while 'promise' is a commitment.
• Using 'promising' for things that are not likely to succeed.
• Mixing up the forms; saying 'promise' instead of 'promising' when describing potential.

Frequently asked questions about Promising

What does Promising mean?

Showing signs of being good or successful in the future.

What is the definition of Promising?

showing signs of being good or successful

How do you use Promising in a sentence?

He was voted the most promising new actor for his part in the movie.

Can you give another example of Promising?

The weather doesn't look very promising.

What are synonyms for Promising?

Common alternatives include hopeful, encouraging, prominent, likely, auspicious.

What is the opposite of Promising?

Opposite meanings include disappointing, unpromising.

What words go with Promising?

It commonly pairs with be, look, seem, extremely, fairly, very.

What are common mistakes when using Promising?

Confused with 'promise' - 'promising' describes potential, while 'promise' is a commitment. Using 'promising' for things that are not likely to succeed. Mixing up the forms; saying 'promise' instead of 'promising' when describing potential.

How do you pronounce Promising?

US: /["/ˈprɑːmɪsɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Promising?

Use 'promising' to describe something that has potential, particularly in business or personal development. It's not appropriate for things that are guaranteed to succeed.

What CEFR level is Promising?

"Promising" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.