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The definition of forthcoming refers to something that is about to happen, or to someone who is willing to openly share information.

(adjective)

An example of forthcoming is a party that is going to happen tomorrow.
An example of forthcoming is a person who tells his life story to anyone he meets.

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See forthcoming in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

about to appear; approaching: the author's forthcoming book
available or ready when needed: the promised help was not forthcoming
1. friendly, communicative, outgoing, etc.
2. open; frank; direct

noun

a coming forth; approach

See forthcoming in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

About to appear or take place; approaching: the forthcoming elections.
a. Available when required or as promised: Federal funds were not forthcoming.
b. Affable and outgoing: a considerate, forthcoming person.
c. Candid and willing to cooperate.

noun (fôrthˈkŭmˌĭng, fōrthˈ-)

The act or an instance of coming forth.

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