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   Pro·pi·tious

   /prəˈpiSHəs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable: "the timing for such a meeting seemed propitious"
   • ▪ favorably disposed toward someone: "there were points on which they did not agree, moments in which she did not seem propitious"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French propicieus or Latin propitius ‘favorable, gracious’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. propitiously adverb
   • 2. propitiousness noun

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryPROPITIOUS definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   1 day ago · 1. favorably inclined or disposed; gracious. the propitious gods. 2. boding well; favorable; auspicious. a propitious omen. 3. that favors or furthers; advantageous. propitious winds.

3. www.yourdictionary.com › propitiousPropitious Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Propitious definition: Presenting favorable circumstances or showing signs of a favorable outcome; auspicious.

4. www.oed.com › dictionary › propitious_adjpropitious, adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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   What does the adjective propitious mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective propitious . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

5. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › propitiousPropitious - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   Dictionary definition of propitious. Favorable, auspicious, or likely to lead to a positive outcome. "The team felt that the signs were propitious for a winning season." Detailed meaning of propitious. It can also refer to something that is likely to bring success, prosperity, or good luck.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › propitiousnessPROPITIOUS Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   adjective. presenting favorable conditions; favorable: propitious weather. indicative of favor; auspicious: propitious omens. favorably inclined; disposed to bestow favors or forgive: propitious gods. See more. Recommended videos. Powered by AnyClip. AnyClip Product Demo 2022.

7. www.wordreference.com › definition › propitiouspropitious - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   presenting favorable conditions; favorable: propitious weather. indicative of favor; auspicious: propitious omens. favorably inclined; disposed to bestow favors or forgive: propitious gods.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › propitiousPROPITIOUS - 21 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   propitious. adjective. These are words and phrases related to propitious. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of propitious. We have gathered together on this propitious occasion. Synonyms. favorable. fortunate. auspicious. opportune. well-timed. beneficial. fit. suitable. advantageous. promising.