adj.
Pronunciation: pr ə - ' pi-sh ə s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English propycyous, from Anglo-French propicius, from Latin propitius, probably from pro- for + petere to seek ― more at PRO- , FEATHER
Date: 15th century
1 : favorably disposed : BENEVOLENT
2 : being a good omen : AUSPICIOUS < propitious sign>
3 : tending to favor : ADVANTAGEOUS
synonyms see FAVORABLE
– pro · pi · tious · ly adverb
– pro · pi · tious · ness noun