Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Showing signs of potential success or positive outcomes in the future
Promising
/ˈprɒməsɪŋ/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
Dashed promising, I thought.
Her smile was promising.
This sounded promising, certainly: Alice turned and came back again.
Etymology:
Originates from the Latin word promissum, meaning a promise, which became promettere meaning to send forth, and evolved into the Middle English word promisen.
Usage Statistics:
15 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
Moderate
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
© 2025 Lithium Lab Pte Ltd