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

Derived Forms

• ˌforthˈcomingness, noun

Other Words From

• forthcoming·ness noun
• unforth·coming adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of forthcoming¹

First recorded in 1515–25; forth + coming

Example Sentences

Other highlights on the night will include Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa introducing a preview from the forthcoming Doctor Who Christmas Special.

From BBC

Additional ticketing and venue details for South America and Jakarta are forthcoming, Live Nation said.

From Los Angeles Times

My forthcoming book, "Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy," is a dissection of that movement.

From Salon

So when Kane diverted from his trademark non-controversial messaging to deliver what amounted to a very public slap down on England team-mates for missing the forthcoming Uefa Nations League games against Greece and the Republic of Ireland, it was a moment of wide significance.

From BBC

The song will feature on a forthcoming compilation marking 40 years since the original charity single was released, organisers Bob Geldof, Midge Ure and Trevor Horn said.

From BBC

Related Words

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