forthcoming

adjective

forth·​com·​ing fȯrth-ˈkə-miŋ 

ˈfȯrth-

1

: being about to appear or to be produced or made available

the forthcoming holidays

your forthcoming novel

funds are forthcoming

2

a

: responsive, outgoing

a forthcoming and courteous man

b

: characterized by openness, candidness, and forthrightness (see forthright entry 1 sense 1)

not forthcoming about his memories of medical school

—Mark Kramer

Synonyms

• approaching
• coming
• imminent
• impending
• nearing
• oncoming
• pending
• proximate
• upcoming

Examples of forthcoming in a Sentence

He was more forthcoming about his past than they expected.

She has been less than forthcoming about her involvement in the scandal.

Recent Examples on the Web

Kate then effectively disappeared for the next couple months — and no new information was forthcoming. —Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024

Meanwhile, the case is under a gag order, which means no more information will be forthcoming until trial. —Aja Romano, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024

If your new partner has a reputation for fair dealings and has been forthcoming about their goals and expectations, making the first gesture of goodwill can help establish a foundation of trust. —Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

In France, a preliminary investigation does not necessarily mean criminal charges are forthcoming or that a trial will occur. —Ellise Shafer, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

obsolete forthcome to come forth

First Known Use

circa 1532, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

forthcoming

adjective

forth·​com·​ing (ˈ)fōrth-ˈkəm-iŋ 

(ˈ)fȯrth-

1

a

: being about to appear : approaching

the forthcoming holidays

your forthcoming novel

b

: readily available

supplies will be forthcoming soon

2

a

: outgoing sense 2

a forthcoming and courteous man

b

: open and candid

not forthcoming about her past