Prom'is·ing adjective Making a promise or promises; affording hope or assurance; as, promising person; a promising day. -- Prom'is*ing*ly , adverb Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/P/172
promise, promised, promising, promises 1. A declaration assuring that one will or will not do something; a vow. 2. Indication of something favorable to come; expectation: 'a promise of spring in the air'. 3. Indication of future excellence or success: 'a player of great promise'. 4. To commit oneself by a promise to do or give; to pledge: 'left b... Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1319/5