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propitiousgiving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable

Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈpɪʃəs/

Korean meaning: 성공할 가능성이 높은, 호의적인, 길조의

Korean pronunciation: 프러**피**셔스

Example Sentences

  • The CEO thought it was a propitious time to launch the new product since their competitor just failed.
  • My mom said finding a parking spot right in front of the restaurant was a propitious sign for our date.
  • The propitious economic conditions helped the startup raise millions in funding.

propitious

ADJECTIVE

//prəˈpɪʃəs//

giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable

propitious concept
💡 Concept

The vendor's propitious timing brings eager customers to her fruit stand

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propitious rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

This propitious moment makes her ambitious dreams delicious!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/prəˈpɪʃəs/
🇬🇧 UK/prəˈpɪʃəs/

🌳Etymology

Rootpropiti
Suffix--ous

Origin

From Latin propitius, meaning 'favorable' or 'gracious,' derived from the practice of ancient Romans interpreting bird flight patterns to determine if the gods looked favorably upon their endeavors.

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🎵Rhyme

suspiciousdeliciousambitious
suspicious
delicious
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📝Examples

The CEO thought it was a propitious time to launch the new product since their competitor just failed.

😄 Fun example

My mom said finding a parking spot right in front of the restaurant was a propitious sign for our date.

The propitious economic conditions helped the startup raise millions in funding.

😄 Fun example

He waited for a propitious moment to ask his boss for a raise, preferably after the boss had coffee.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

favorableauspiciousadvantageousbeneficialpromising

Antonyms

unpropitiousunfavorableinauspicious

Related

fortuneluckopportunitytiming