PROPITIOUS


Meaning of PROPITIOUS in English

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

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.