Propitious, which comes to us through Middle English from the Latin word propitius (same meaning as "propitious"), is a synonym of "favorable" and "auspicious." All three essentially mean "pointing toward a happy outcome," with some differences of emphasis.
What is the best synonym for propitious?
propitious
- advantageous.
- auspicious.
- opportune.
- beneficial.
- benign.
- brave.
- bright.
- dexter.
What is a propitious moment?
If something is propitious, it is likely to lead to success. FORMAL adj (=favourable) (Antonym: unfavourable) They should wait for the most propitious moment between now and the next election..., The omens for the game are still not propitious.
