propitious

CEFRC1

/pɹəˈpɪʃəs/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Showing that a favorable result is likely.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Characteristic of a good omen.

Examples

  • We await a propitious time to act.

  • propitious weather

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Favorably disposed towards someone.

  2. Favorable; advantageous.

More examples

In context

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

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Origin

adjective

From Anglo-Norman and Old French propicius, from Latin propitius (“favorable, well-disposed, kind”). Compare French propice, Portuguese propício and Spanish propicio.