SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
propitious
adjective
Favorable to the success of an undertaking.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Favorable to success
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Usage distinction
Return to topPropitious circumstances support a successful undertaking. Auspicious often predicts a good outcome, while fortunate can describe luck after the event.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See propitious in use
Clear skies made Saturday a propitious day for the outdoor concert.
A propitious offer of a free workroom arrived on the exact dates the group needed space to assemble its displays.
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