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promising

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promising in WordNet English dictionary

adjective
  1. full or promise
    "had a bright future in publishing"; "the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career"; "a hopeful new singer on Broadway"
    bright  hopeful  promising 
  2. showing possibility of achievement or excellence
    "a promising young man"
    promising 
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