- of good omen; boding well for the future; favorable; propitious
- favored by fortune; successful
Origin of auspicious
from Classical Latin auspicium (see auspice) + -ous
Graduation is an auspicious occasion.
- An example of an auspicious occasion is a high school graduation.
- An example of someone who is auspicious is a recent college graduate who gets a high paying job in his field after his first interview.
The definition of auspicious is a situation that is positive or indicative of good things to come or is someone who is lucky.
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auspicious
adjective
Presenting favorable circumstances or showing signs of a favorable outcome; propitious: an auspicious time to ask for a raise.
Related Forms:
- aus·pi′cious·ly
adverb
- aus·pi′cious·ness
noun
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Adjective
(comparative more auspicious, superlative most auspicious)
- Of good omen; indicating future success.
- Conducive to success.
- This is an auspicious day.
- Marked by success; prosperous.
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Sentence Examples
- He made an auspicious debut in the school play.
- The marriage did not get off to a very auspicious start.
- The story pointed out several auspicious symbols.
- The rising of the new moon was an auspicious occasion.
- For example, the use of the color red is considered auspicious in China.
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