auspicious — giving or being a sign of future success; favorable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: giving or being a sign of future success; favorable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɔːˈspɪʃəs/
Example Sentences
- Getting accepted to Harvard on Friday the 13th was surprisingly auspicious for someone so superstitious.
- The company's IPO launch under auspicious market conditions led to record-breaking success.
- Finding a four-leaf clover right before the job interview seemed like an auspicious omen.
auspicious
ADJECTIVE[/ɔːˈspɪʃəs/]
giving or being a sign of future success; favorable
Rainbow brings favorable signs for success
What seemed suspicious became delicious and auspicious!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'auspicium' meaning 'divination by observing birds' (from 'avis' meaning 'bird' and 'specere' meaning 'to look/observe'), combined with the suffix '-ous' meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by'. The Romans believed bird behavior was a sign of divine favor.
Breakdown
auspic- (from Latin auspicium, bird-watching/divination) + -ious/-ous (full of, characterized by) = auspicious (full of good omens, favorable)
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📝Examples
“Getting accepted to Harvard on Friday the 13th was surprisingly auspicious for someone so superstitious.”
“The company's IPO launch under auspicious market conditions led to record-breaking success.”
“Finding a four-leaf clover right before the job interview seemed like an auspicious omen.”
“His cooking show debut was so auspicious that even his burnt toast became a trending recipe.”
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