propitious

[pruh-pish-uhs]

propitious Definition

• 1. presenting favorable conditions
• 2. favorably inclined
• 3. indicating a good chance of success
• 4. auspicious

Using propitious: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "propitious" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The weather was propitious for a picnic.

• Example

  The timing of the meeting was propitious for negotiations.

• Example

  Her talent and hard work made for a propitious start to her career.

• Example

  The company's financial situation is looking propitious for investment.

propitious Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for propitious

• favorable
• advantageous
• opportune
• promising
• hopeful

Antonyms for propitious

• inauspicious
• unpromising
• unfavorable

Phrases with propitious

• propitious moment

  an opportune or favorable time for something to happen

  Example

  This is a propitious moment to invest in the stock market.

• propitious start

  a promising beginning or introduction to something

  Example

  His first novel was a propitious start to his writing career.

• propitious sign

  an indication of good things to come

  Example

  The rainbow after the storm was seen as a propitious sign for the future.

Origins of propitious

from Latin 'propitius', meaning 'favorable'

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Summary: propitious in Brief

The term 'propitious' [pruh-pish-uhs] describes favorable conditions, indicating a good chance of success. It can refer to timing, as in 'The timing of the meeting was propitious for negotiations,' or to a person's abilities, as in 'Her talent and hard work made for a propitious start to her career.' The phrase 'propitious moment' denotes an opportune time, while 'propitious sign' refers to an indication of good things to come.