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propitious

adjective

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Pronunciation: /pɹəˈpɪʃəs/

adj

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

  1. Favorable; advantageous.

    propitious weather

  2. Characteristic of a good omen.

    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.