Definition of PROPITIOUS

propitious

Meanings

Adjective

  • presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success
    • "propitious omens"
    • "propitious gales speeded us along"
    • "a propitious alignment of planets for space exploration"

Adj

  • Favorable; advantageous.
  • Characteristic of a good omen.
  • Favorably disposed towards someone.

Origin / Etymology

From Anglo-Norman and Old French propicius, from Latin propitius (“favorable, well-disposed, kind”). Compare French propice, Portuguese propício and Spanish propicio.

Antonyms

unpropitious

Scrabble Score: 14

propitious is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
propitious is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
propitious is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

propitious is a valid Words With Friends word