forthcoming
AdjectiveUS[fawrth-kuhm-ing]/ˈfɔrθˈkʌmɪŋ/3 syllables
Open English WordNet
Adjective (3)
- at ease in talking to othersSynonyms: extrovertedoutgoingOpposite unsociableSimilar sociable
- of the relatively near future“the approaching election”“this coming Thursday”“the forthcoming holidays”“the upcoming spring fashions”Synonyms: approachingcomingupcomingOpposite past, presentSimilar future
- available when required or as promised“federal funds were not forthcoming”Opposite unavailableSimilar available
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
forth′com′ing (fōrth′kŭm′ĭng or fōrth′kŭm′ĭng), adjective
1. Ready or about to appear; making appearance.
2. Candid; frank; not withholding relevant information; cooperative in providing information.
3. Having an agreeable and sociable personality; friendly.
4. Available or ready at the time required; as, payment will be forthcoming on receipt of the goods.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54 · with additions: GCIDE editors