Definition of promising

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  • promising is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • promising is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • promising is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 18

Definition of promising

  • likely to turn out well in the future (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career

    Synonyms

    1. bright
    2. hopeful
  • showing possibility of achievement or excellence (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a promising young man

See definition of promising in Merriam Webster