auspicious
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From auspice + -ious, from Latin auspicium (“augury”), from Latin auspex (“augur”), possibly via French.
[edit] Pronunciation
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- Rhymes: -ɪʃəs
[edit] Adjective
auspicious (comparative more auspicious, superlative most auspicious)
- Of good omen; indicating future success.
- Conducive to success.
- This is an auspicious day.
- Marked by success; prosperous.
[edit] Synonyms
- (conducive to success): favourable, favorable, promising, propitious, fortunate, lucky
- (marked by success): lucky, fortunate
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[edit] Translations
auguring favourable circumstances and good luck
