Meaning & use
auspicious
Showing signs that something is likely to succeed; favorable or promising.
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Winning the first contract was an auspicious start to the new business.
The clear skies were seen as an auspicious sign for the wedding day.
A note on using this word
Auspicious describes a hopeful sign or beginning, not a guaranteed outcome; it's often paired with words like start, sign, or occasion.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
inauspiciousunfavorable
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