auspicious
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From auspice + -ious, from Latin auspicium (“augury”), from Latin auspex (“augur”), possibly via French.
Pronunciation[edit]
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- Rhymes: -ɪʃəs
Adjective[edit]
auspicious (comparative more auspicious, superlative most auspicious)
- Of good omen; indicating future success.
- Conducive to success.
- This is an auspicious day.
- Marked by success; prosperous.
Synonyms[edit]
- (conducive to success): favourable, favorable, promising, propitious, fortunate, lucky
- (marked by success): lucky, fortunate
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Translations[edit]
indicating future success
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