HyperDic: propitious

English > 1 sense of the word propitious:
ADJECTIVEallpropitiouspresenting favorable circumstances
propitious > pronunciation
Soundsprahpih'shahs
Rhymesabacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...
English > propitious: 1 sense > adjective 1
MeaningPresenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success.
Examples
  • "propitious omens"
  • "propitious gales speeded us along"
  • "a propitious alignment of planets for space exploration"
Attribute ofauspiciousness, propitiousnessThe favorable quality of strongly indicating a successful result
Narrowergolden, favorable, favourable, lucky, prosperousPresaging or likely to bring good luck
graciousdisposed to bestow favors
See alsoauspiciousAuguring favorable circumstances and good luck
favorable, favourable(of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate
Oppositeunpropitiousnot propitious
Spanishpropicio
Catalanpropici
Nounspropitiousnessthe favorable quality of strongly indicating a successful result
Adverbspropitiouslyin an auspicious manner

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