up-and-coming
[ uhp-uh n-kuhm-ing ]
/ ˈʌp ənˈkʌm ɪŋ /
adjective
likely to succeed; bright and industrious: an up-and-coming young executive.
Origin of up-and-coming
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
OTHER WORDS FROM up-and-coming
up-and-com·er, nounWords nearby up-and-coming
up to par,
up yours,
up-,
up-anchor,
up-and-comer,
up-and-coming,
up-and-down,
up-and-over,
up-and-under,
up-bow,
up-close
Example sentences from the Web for up-and-comer
Besides, who knows what up-and-comer they may discover on the road?
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British Dictionary definitions for up-and-comer (1 of 2)
up-and-comer
noun
informal
someone who shows promise in a particular field and appears likely to be successful
British Dictionary definitions for up-and-comer (2 of 2)
up-and-coming
adjective
promising continued or future success; enterprising