Complete Definition of "propitious"

English

Pronunciation
w:SAMPA|SAMPA: /pro"pISVs/
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Adjective
propitious

  1. favorable|Favourable; benevolent (e.g. propitious weather)
  2. archaic Favourably disposed towards someone.
  3. advantageous
  4. Characteristic of a good omen: auspicious

Synonyms
advantageous
auspicious
favourable
fortunate
promising

Related terms
propitiously
propitiousness

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