Propitious: meaning, definitions and examples

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propitious

 

[ prəˈpɪʃəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

favorable situation

Giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable.

Synonyms

advantageous, auspicious, beneficial, favorable, promising

Examples of usage

  • The propitious weather conditions allowed for a successful harvest.
  • The propitious timing of the meeting led to a lucrative business deal.
  • His propitious attitude towards new ideas helped the team innovate.
  • The propitious start to the project boosted everyone's morale.
  • The propitious circumstances created a perfect opportunity for growth.

Translations

Translations of the word "propitious" in other languages:

🇵🇹 propício

🇮🇳 शुभ

🇩🇪 günstig

🇮🇩 menguntungkan

🇺🇦 сприятливий

🇵🇱 pomyślny

🇯🇵 縁起の良い

🇫🇷 propice

🇪🇸 propicio

🇹🇷 uygun

🇰🇷 호의적인

🇸🇦 مؤات

🇨🇿 příznivý

🇸🇰 priaznivý

🇨🇳 吉祥的

🇸🇮 ugodný

🇮🇸 hagstæður

🇰🇿 қолайлы

🇬🇪 სასიკეთო

🇦🇿 əlverişli

🇲🇽 propicio

Etymology

The word 'propitious' comes from the Latin word 'propitius', meaning 'favorable'. It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe situations or circumstances that are likely to lead to success or good fortune. The concept of propitiousness has been valued in various cultures throughout history, with people seeking favorable conditions for their endeavors.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,513, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.