- 1[only before noun] going to happen, be published, etc. very soon the forthcoming elections a list of forthcoming books the band's forthcoming U.S. tour
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- 2[not before noun] ready or made available when needed Financial support was not forthcoming.
- 3[not before noun] willing to give information about something She's never very forthcoming about her plans. opposite unforthcoming
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