Propitious Meaning in English
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Definition
If something is propitious, it is likely to lead to success or bring good results; it means favorable or promising.
Usage & Nuances
'Propitious' is formal and often used in writing, especially when talking about situations, times, or conditions that favor a good outcome. Common collocations include 'propitious moment', 'propitious sign', or 'propitious circumstances'. Not commonly used in everyday conversation.
Spanish: propicio - favorablePortuguese (BR): propício - favorávelPortuguese (PT): propício - favorávelChinese (Simplified): 有利的 - 吉利的Chinese (Traditional): 有利的 - 吉利的Hindi: अनुकूल - शुभArabic: مواتٍ - مناسبBengali: অনুকূল - শুভRussian: благоприятныйJapanese: 好機の - 幸先の良いVietnamese: thuận lợi - tốt lànhKorean: 길조의 - 호의적인Turkish: elverişli - uygunUrdu: موافق - خوش آئندIndonesian: menguntungkan - baik (pertanda/keadaan)
Example Sentences
A propitious sign appeared before the ceremony.
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The weather was propitious for our picnic.
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This is a propitious time to start your project.
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She waited for a propitious moment to share the news.
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Everything seemed propitious for a positive outcome.
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It wasn’t the most propitious day for travel, but we went anyway.
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