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

Schiff has said he never broke any law and was always forthcoming with his mortgage lenders.

From Los Angeles Times

This is not a charity and there are no subscriptions – people pay their own way for days out or trips, and money in the pot goes towards events such as their forthcoming Christmas party.

From BBC

Earlier this year I even recommended it to a Tajik high official in Dushanbe as an important forthcoming work that might shed valuable new light on Afghanistan.

From The Wall Street Journal

Daniel Radcliffe has revealed he sent a letter to the actor playing Harry Potter in the forthcoming TV adaptation.

From BBC

Chait will also be a partner in the forthcoming Mish, which Chait previously said was slated to open last month on La Brea Avenue.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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