adj.
Pronunciation: o ̇ - ' spi-sh ə s
Function: adjective
Date: 1593
1 : affording a favorable auspice : PROPITIOUS <made an auspicious beginning>
2 : attended by good auspices : PROSPEROUS <an auspicious year>
synonyms see FAVORABLE
– aus · pi · cious · ly adverb
– aus · pi · cious · ness noun