The term 'promising' can be defined as having potential for success or being LIKELY to develop in a positive way. The crossword solutions for this term include 'FAIR', 'PAT', 'LUCKY', 'FIT', 'APPROPRIATE', 'ENCOURAGING', 'BRIGHT', 'APT', 'ROSY', 'LIKELY', 'vowing', 'avowing', 'ROSEATE', and 'lookingrosy'. These words all describe something that has the potential to be successful, or is LIKELY to turn out well. For example, 'FAIR' implies that something is just and equitable, while 'PAT' suggests approval or admiration. 'LUCKY' implies that something is fortunate or auspicious, and 'FIT' suggests that something is suitable or APPROPRIATE. 'APPROPRIATE' and 'ENCOURAGING' both suggest that something is suitable or favorable, while 'BRIGHT' implies that something is cheerful or optimistic. 'APT' implies that something is suitable or fitting, and 'ROSY' suggests that something is optimistic or hopeful. 'LIKELY' implies that something is probable or expected, while 'vowing' and 'avowing' both suggest that something is promised or declared. Finally, 'ROSEATE' and 'lookingrosy' both imply that something is optimistic or hopeful.