propitious — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Favorable; advantageous.

   Synonyms

   favorableadvantageous

   Antonyms

   unpropitious

   Examples

   propitious weather

2. Characteristic of a good omen.

   Synonyms

   auspiciousfortunatepromising

   Examples

   But counterrevolutions are reversible. Klein devotes much of her book to propitious signs that this can happen — indeed is happening.

3. Favorably disposed towards someone.

   Usage

   • Archaic

Adjective

1. presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success

   Antonyms

   unpropitious

   Examples

   propitious omens

   propitious gales speeded us along

   More examples (1)

   a propitious alignment of planets for space exploration