Meaning & use
propitious
Favorable or likely to produce good results, especially regarding timing or circumstances.
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The investors waited for a more propitious moment to launch the new product.
Clear skies and a gentle breeze made conditions propitious for the outdoor wedding.
A note on using this word
Propitious is a formal word most often used to describe timing, weather, or circumstances rather than a person's mood.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
unfavorableinauspicious
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