Synonyms: promising, hopeful, bright
Definition: full or promise
Usage: had a bright future in publishing; the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career; a hopeful new singer on Broadway
Similar words: auspicious
Definition: auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
Usage: an auspicious beginning for the campaign
Synonyms: promising
Definition: showing possibility of achievement or excellence
Usage: a promising young man
Similar words: likely
Definition: has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
Usage: these services are likely to be available to us all before long; she is likely to forget; a likely place for a restaurant; the broken limb is likely to fall; rain is likely; a likely topic for investigation; likely candidates for the job