- promisingly
- adverb see promising
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
promisingly
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promisingly — [[t]prɒ̱mɪsɪŋli[/t]] ADV GRADED: usu ADV with v, also ADV adj If something or someone starts promisingly, they begin well but often fail in the end. It all started so promisingly when Speed scored a tremendous first goal … English dictionary
promisingly — promising ► ADJECTIVE ▪ showing great potential. DERIVATIVES promisingly adverb … English terms dictionary
promisingly — adverb in an auspicious manner the afternoon had begun so promisingly • Derived from adjective: ↑promising … Useful english dictionary
Promisingly — Promising Prom is*ing, a. Making a promise or promises; affording hope or assurance; as, promising person; a promising day. {Prom is*ing*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
promisingly — See promising. * * * … Universalium
promisingly — adverb In a promising manner … Wiktionary
promisingly — prÉ‘mɪsɪŋlɪ / prÉ’ adv. encouragingly, reassuringly, hopefully, favorably … English contemporary dictionary
promisingly — prom·is·ing·ly … English syllables
promisingly — See: promising … English dictionary
promising — promisingly, adv. promisingness, n. /prom euh sing/, adj. giving favorable promise; likely to turn out well: a promising young man; a promising situation. [1505 15; PROMISE + ING2] Syn. favorable, reassuring, encouraging. * * * … Universalium
