prəˈpishəs, prōˈ- adjective
Etymology: Middle English propicious, from Latin propitius, from pro before + -pitius (akin to Latin petere to go to or toward, seek) — more at for , feather
1. : favorably disposed : graciously inclined : benevolent
we may succeed if the gods are propitious
2. : being of good omen : auspicious , encouraging , favorable
no conditions seem so propitious for a practical confederation as those of South America — Norman Angell
3. : tending to favor or assist : helpful , advantageous , opportune
conditions propitious to the development of democracy — A.N.Christensen
Synonyms: see favorable