Auspicious
/ɔːˈspɪʃəs/
adjectiveIntermediateCommonGeneral
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Definitions
1
Presenting favorable circumstances; propitious; promising success.
/ɔːˈspɪʃəs/
adjectivepositiveIntermediate
General
Favorable; promising success.
The auspicious start to the project filled everyone with optimism.
💡 Simply: Something good is likely to happen.
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2
It was an auspicious occasion, marking the beginning of a new era.
How It's Used
Business
"The new partnership seemed auspicious for both companies."
Literature
"The weather was auspicious for the planned outdoor event."
From Latin *auspicium*, from *avis* "bird" and *specere* "to look at", referring to the practice of observing birds' flight to predict the future.
Historically, 'auspicious' was strongly linked to divination and the interpretation of omens, particularly in Roman culture.
Memory tip
Think of 'auspicious' as 'awe-inspiring' success.
Practice
Base: auspice
auspicousauspicius
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