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Propitious means something that is favorable or good.

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An example of propitious is the good weather before an athletic event.

The definition of propitious is someone that is helpful or generous.

(adjective)

An example of propitious is a wealthy donor at a charity auction.

See propitious in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

favorably inclined or disposed; gracious: the propitious gods
boding well; favorable; auspicious: a propitious omen
that favors or furthers; advantageous: propitious winds

Origin: ME propicius < OFr < L propitius, favorable < pro-, before, forward + petere, to seek, desire, rush at: see feather

Related Forms:

propitiously adverb
propitiousness noun

See propitious in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Presenting favorable circumstances; auspicious. See Synonyms at favorable.
Kindly; gracious.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English propicius

Origin: , from Old French propicieux

Origin: , from Latin propitius; see pet- in Indo-European roots

Related Forms:

pro·piˈtious·ly adverb

pro·piˈtious·ness noun

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