Definition of "promising" []

• Likely to develop in a desirable manner. (adjective)

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• "Across the divide, La Dorada shrieked at him, her expression promising pain."
• "For a title promising Manhattan, there sure is a lack thereof in the finished product."
• "However, investigators do say they are following several strong and what they called promising leads."