Promising (8)
'promising' is the definition.
(I know that promising can be written as hopeful)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for hopeful that I've seen before include "Wannabe" , "One wishing to succeed" , "Prospect" , "Optimistic, expectant" , "Promising success" .)
'promising' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for roseate that I've seen before include "Colour associated with tern" , "Blushing" , "Unduly favourable, sanguine; flushed" , "Excessively optimistic" , "Ruddy" .)
'promising' is the definition.
(pledging is a kind of promising)
This is all the clue.
(Another definition for pledging that I've seen is " Offering a deposit".)