PROPITIOUS


Meaning of PROPITIOUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ prə-ˈpi-shəs ]

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's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.