propitious — giving 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
The vendor's propitious timing brings eager customers to her fruit stand
Pro pitcher us to success - propitious luck rains down!
This propitious moment makes her ambitious dreams delicious!
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🌳Etymology
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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📝Examples
“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.”
“He waited for a propitious moment to ask his boss for a raise, preferably after the boss had coffee.”
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