promising
verheißungsvoll – verheißungsvoller – am verheißungsvollsten
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promising
Promising a great deal or success for the future; giving cause for hope.
Die jungen Musiker gaben mit ihrem ersten Konzert ein verheißungsvolles Debüt.
The young musicians made a promising debut with their first concert.
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'Verheißungsvoll' (promising) is made up of 'Verheißung' (promise) and '-voll' (-full). Literally, it describes something that is full of good prospects or promises for the future.
Die verheißungsvolle Leistung der jungen Tänzerin beeindruckte die Jury.
The young dancer's promising performance impressed the jury.
'Verheißungsvoll' (promising) is often used with developments, beginnings, and plans for the future. Typical collocations include 'ein verheißungsvoller Auftakt' (a promising start), 'eine verheißungsvolle Karriere' (a promising career), and 'ein verheißungsvoller Nachwuchsspieler' (a promising young player).
Der Film ist ein verheißungsvoller Auftakt für die neue Regisseurin.
The film is a promising start for the new director.
The word sounds rather elevated and appears particularly often in reviews, reports, and journalistic texts. It usually focuses on positive expectations for further development.
Die Zeitung bezeichnete das verheißungsvolle Talent als eine große Hoffnung des Vereins.
The newspaper described the promising talent as a great hope for the club.
