propitious
pronunciation
How to pronounce propitious in British English:
UK [prəˈpɪʃəs]
How to pronounce propitious in American English:
US [prəˈpɪʃəs]
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- Adjective:
- presenting favorable circumstances
Word Origin
- propitious (adj.)
- mid-15c., from Anglo-French propicius, Old French propicius "gracious, favorable, useful" (12c., Modern French propice) and directly from Latin propitius "favorable, kind, gracious, well-disposed" (see propitiation). Earlier English form was propice, from Old French propice. Related: Propitiously.
Antonym
Example
- 1. Moreover , the timing for such a move seems propitious .
- 2. It is hard to see another such opportunity arising in similarly propitious circumstances .
- 3. So far he has ruled it out , but the timing looks propitious .
- 4. Evidence nonetheless hints that contagious ideals , propitious leadership and external pressure matter .
- 5. Although the london race looks increasingly propitious for labour , it may not be such a bad thing for the party if mr johnson hangs on .