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propitious

adjective/prəˈpɪʃ.əs/

giving a sign of success; favorable

Synonyms

• auspicious
• favorable
• promising

Antonyms

• unfavorable
• ominous

propitious in a sentence

Where it comes from

From Latin propitius 'favorable'

Memory hook

PROPITIOUS — PRO and PIT-ious for success.

Read it in context

• The Velvet Rebellion Arts
• The Cipher at Court History
• The Altered Shore Narrative

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