ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Propitious

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /pɹəˈpɪʃəs/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Propitious is an adjective meaning Favorable; advantageous.

Meaning

Favorable; advantageous.

More Meanings

  1. Characteristic of a good omen.
  2. (archaic) Favorably disposed towards someone.

Example Sentences

propitious weather
But counterrevolutions are reversible. Klein devotes much of her book to propitious signs that this can happen — indeed is happening.

Synonyms for propitious

Depending on context, synonyms include favorable, advantageous, auspicious, promising, gracious, prosperous.

Antonyms for propitious

Common opposites include unpropitious.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include favourable, favorable, auspicious, lucky, encouraging, prosperous.

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