pro·pi·tious (pr -p sh s)adj. 1. Presenting favorable circumstances; auspicious. See Synonyms at favorable. 2. Kindly; gracious. [Middle English propicius, from Old French propicieux, from Latin propitius; see pet- in Indo-European roots.] pro·pi tious·ly adv.pro·pi tious·ness n. |
propitious [prəˈpɪʃəs]
adj
1. favourable; auguring well
2. gracious or favourably inclined
[from Latin propitius well disposed, from prope close to]
propitiously adv
propitiousness n
auspicious, propitious - Auspicious implies success in the future, while propitious means favorable conditions are present; auspicious means promising or of good omen—not just special or memorable.
See also related terms for special.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | propitious - presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success; "propitious omens"; "propitious gales speeded us along"; "a propitious alignment of planets for space exploration" auspicious - auguring favorable circumstances and good luck; "an auspicious beginning for the campaign" favorable, favourable - (of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate; "the days were fair and the winds were favorable" unpropitious - not propitious |
propitious
adjective favourable, timely, promising, encouraging, bright, lucky, fortunate, prosperous, rosy, advantageous, auspicious, opportune, full of promise the most propitious moment to launch the campaign
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