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/
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 sailors set out under a propitious sky, wind filling their sails perfectly.
Pro pitcher us to success - propitious luck rains down!
This propitious moment makes her ambitious dreams delicious!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
Breakdown
pro- (forward/in favor of) + pit- (related to seeking favor) + -ious (adjective suffix meaning 'characterized by')
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🔗Collocations
📝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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