Propitious
adjective
Giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable.
The propitious weather conditions made it a great day for a picnic.
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Formal
adjective
Favorably disposed toward someone.
He couldn't help but feel that the manager was propitious towards him, given the brilliant smile she gave him at the interview.
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable.
The propitious weather conditions made it a great day for a picnic.
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Favorably disposed toward someone.
He couldn't help but feel that the manager was propitious towards him, given the brilliant smile she gave him at the interview.
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Opportune Moments
Use 'propitious' when timing or conditions are just right for an action or event.
The calm sea provided a propitious moment to set sail.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Outlook
'Propitious' often implies hope and a positive outcome, whether in projects or decisions.
Her propitious approach gave the team confidence in the new strategy.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Guarantee
Although 'propitious' suggests good prospects, it does not guarantee success; there's still some uncertainty.
He found the economic forecast to be propitious, albeit not certain.
Pro Tip 1/3Opportune Moments
Use 'propitious' when timing or conditions are just right for an action or event.
The calm sea provided a propitious moment to set sail.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Outlook
'Propitious' often implies hope and a positive outcome, whether in projects or decisions.
Her propitious approach gave the team confidence in the new strategy.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Guarantee
Although 'propitious' suggests good prospects, it does not guarantee success; there's still some uncertainty.
He found the economic forecast to be propitious, albeit not certain.
Pro Tip 1/3Opportune Moments
Use 'propitious' when timing or conditions are just right for an action or event.
The calm sea provided a propitious moment to set sail.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Outlook
'Propitious' often implies hope and a positive outcome, whether in projects or decisions.
Her propitious approach gave the team confidence in the new strategy.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Guarantee
Although 'propitious' suggests good prospects, it does not guarantee success; there's still some uncertainty.
He found the economic forecast to be propitious, albeit not certain.
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Quote examples
Walter Scott
Scottish Novelist
The half hour between waking and rising has all my life proved propitious to any task which was exercising my invention... It was always when I first opened my eyes that the desired ideas thronged upon me.
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A. Philip Randolph
American Activist
I have an inner satisfaction of having done what I thought was right at the time which I thought was propitious.
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Zebulon Pike
American Soldier
May Heaven be propitious, and smile on the cause of my country.
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Walter Scott
Scottish Novelist
The half hour between waking and rising has all my life proved propitious to any task which was exercising my invention... It was always when I first opened my eyes that the desired ideas thronged upon me.
Quote examples
A. Philip Randolph
American Activist
I have an inner satisfaction of having done what I thought was right at the time which I thought was propitious.
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Zebulon Pike
American Soldier
May Heaven be propitious, and smile on the cause of my country.
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