[pro.pi.tious] adj [ME propicious, fr. L propitius, prob. fr. pro- for + petere to seek--more at pro-, feather] (15c) 1: favorably disposed: benevolent
2: being of good omen: auspicious "~ sign"
3: tending to favor: advantageous syn see favorable -- pro.pi.tious.ly adv -- pro.pi.tious.ness n