forthcoming

American  

[fawrth-kuhm-ing, fohrth-] / ˈfɔrθˈkʌm ɪŋ, ˈfoʊrθ- /

adjective

1. coming come forth, or about to come forth; about to appear; approaching in time.

   the forthcoming concert.

2. ready or available when required or expected.

   He assured us that payment would be forthcoming.

3. frank and cooperative; candid.

   In his testimony, the senator could have been more forthcoming.

4. friendly and outgoing; sociable.

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noun

1. a coming come forth; appearance.

forthcoming British  

/ ˌfɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ /

adjective

1. approaching in time

   the forthcoming debate

2. about to appear

   his forthcoming book

3. available or ready

   the money wasn't forthcoming

4. open or sociable

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Other Word Forms

• forthcomingness noun
• unforthcoming adjective

Etymology

Origin of forthcoming

First recorded in 1515–25; forth + coming

Example Sentences

This festival, however, hopes to be more on a scale with forthcoming mega-events such as the World Cup and the Olympics.

From Los Angeles Times

Resignations and investigations have not been forthcoming in the U.S.

From Salon

The actress is set to appear in two more forthcoming films: Enid Blyton fantasy The Magic Faraway Tree, and the black comedy Savage House, opposite Richard E Grant.

From BBC

Last week a judge lifted an interim ban on the 67-year-old Irish dancer and choreographer being involved in forthcoming shows.

From BBC

The formal inquiry said the need to review the paper is "urgent", partly due to a forthcoming public committee hearing with Attorney General Pam Bondi.

From BBC

Related Words

• anticipated
• approaching
• awaited
• coming
• impending
• upcoming