The Opposite(Antonym) of “ominous”
The antonyms of ominous are promising and auspicious. The antonyms promising and auspicious convey a positive or hopeful meaning. They imply that something good or favorable is likely to happen.
Explore all Antonyms of “ominous”
Definitions and Examples of promising, auspicious
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Showing signs of future success or excellence; likely to be successful or helpful.
Example
The new employee showed promising skills in his first week on the job.
Conducive to success or good fortune; indicating a positive outcome.
Example
The couple's wedding day was auspicious with clear skies and a beautiful sunset.
Key Differences: promising vs auspicious
- 1Promising suggests potential for success or excellence in the future.
- 2Auspicious implies a positive outcome or good fortune.
Effective Usage of promising, auspicious
- 1Job Interviews: Use promising to describe your skills and experience to impress potential employers.
- 2Weddings and Celebrations: Use auspicious to describe a happy and fortunate occasion.
- 3Sports and Competitions: Use promising to describe a talented athlete or team with potential for success.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Promising suggests potential for success or excellence, while auspicious implies a positive outcome or good fortune. Use these words in job interviews, weddings, sports, and competitions to convey a positive and hopeful message.
