adj.
Pronunciation: fo ̇ rth- ' k ə -mi ŋ , ' fo ̇ rth-
Function: adjective
Etymology: obsolete forthcome to come forth
Date: circa 1532
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 <not forthcoming about his memories of medical school ― Mark Kramer>