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- [prom-uh-sing]
- /ˈprɒm ə sɪŋ/
- /ˈprɒm.ɪ.sɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [prom-uh-sing]
- /ˈprɒm ə sɪŋ/
Definitions of promisingly word
- adjective promisingly giving favorable promise; likely to turn out well: a promising young man; a promising situation. 1
- adverb promisingly If something or someone starts promisingly, they begin well but often fail in the end. 0
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Origin of promisingly
First appearance:
before 1505 One of the 26% oldest English words
First recorded in 1505-15; promise + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Promisingly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
promisingly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for promisingly
adverb promisingly
- auspiciously — promising success; propitious; opportune; favorable: an auspicious occasion.
- encouragingly — In an encouraging manner.
- favorably — characterized by approval or support; positive: a favorable report.
- favourably — (British, Canada) In a favourable manner.
Antonyms for promisingly
adverb promisingly
- inauspiciously — not auspicious; boding ill; ill-omened; unfavorable.
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