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propitious

[pruh-pish-uhs]

propitious Definition

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

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

Antonyms for propitious

Phrases with propitious

  • an opportune or favorable time for something to happen

    Example

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

  • a promising beginning or introduction to something

    Example

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

  • 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.