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propitious

adjective

presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
P
Ends with
S
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

pɹoʊˈpɪʃəs

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success

    “propitious omens”

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Example Sentences

propitious omens
propitious gales speeded us along
a propitious alignment of planets for space exploration

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