forthcoming

[fawrth-kuhm-ing, fohrth-]

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.

noun

1. a coming come forth; appearance.

forthcoming

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• forthcomingness noun
• unforthcoming adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of forthcoming¹

First recorded in 1515–25; forth + coming

Example Sentences

Dolly Parton has postponed the start of her forthcoming Las Vegas residency by almost a year, telling fans she needs "a few procedures" to deal with ongoing "health challenges".

From BBC

The FBI historically has expected all personnel to follow the highest standards of professional conduct and is not forthcoming behind their process and reasoning.

From Salon

AppleTV+ said this week that it would postpone the forthcoming drama "after careful consideration".

From BBC

The attacker is set to miss England's forthcoming games against Wales and Latvia, while also making him a doubt for World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania in mid-November.

From BBC

ITV's forthcoming drama The Hack stars David Tennant as Nick Davies, the investigative Guardian reporter who exposed the extent of hacking at Sunday tabloid the News of the World.

From BBC

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