First Known Use: 15th century
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propitious
adjective pro·pi·tious \prə-ˈpi-shəs\
: likely to have or produce good results
Full Definition of PROPITIOUS
1
: favorably disposed : benevolent
2
: being a good omen : auspicious <propitious sign>
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Origin of PROPITIOUS
Related to PROPITIOUS
- Synonyms
- auspicious, bright, encouraging, fair, golden, heartening, likely, optimistic, promising, hopeful, roseate, rose-colored, rosy, upbeat
- Antonyms
- bleak, dark, depressing, desperate, discouraging, disheartening, dismal, downbeat, dreary, gloomy, hopeless, inauspicious, pessimistic, unencouraging, unlikely, unpromising, unpropitious
Synonym Discussion of PROPITIOUS
favorable, auspicious, propitious mean pointing toward a happy outcome. favorable implies that the persons involved are approving or helpful or that the circumstances are advantageous <favorable weather conditions>. auspicious applies to something taken as a sign or omen promising success before or at the start of an event <an auspicious beginning>. propitious may also apply to beginnings but often implies a continuing favorable condition <a propitious time for starting a business>.
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