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Meaning of propitious
having a favorable or advantageous quality
Etymology of propitious
The word "propitious" comes from the Latin "propitius", meaning favorable or gracious, which is derived from "propitiare", meaning to make favorable or appease
Historically, the word has been used to describe circumstances, events, or omens that are favorable or auspicious
Synonyms
auspicious
favorable
lucky
fortunate
promising
encouraging
hopeful
optimistic
positive
beneficial
advantageous
helpful
supportive
opportune
timely
seasonable
advantageous
felicitous
happy
lucky
providential
benign
salutary
wholesome
advantageous
useful
serviceable
profitable
gainful
rewarding
fruitful
successful
thriving
flourishing
Definitions
- Giving a sense of hope or confidence that something will be successful or satisfactory
- * Having a favorable or advantageous quality
Usage Examples
- The company's propitious financial situation allowed it to expand its operations
- * The propitious weather conditions made it an ideal day for the outdoor wedding
- * The propitious alignment of the stars was seen as a good omen for the new venture
Antonyms
inauspicious
unfavorable
unlucky
unfortunate
disappointing
discouraging
pessimistic
negative
harmful
adverse
unfavorable
unhelpful
unsupportive
inopportune
untimely
unseasonable
disadvantageous
unfavorable
unpropitious
calamitous
disastrous
catastrophic
dire
gloomy