November 01, 2026

Propitious

adjective

Definition

Giving or indicating a good chance of success; favourable. Propitious circumstances are those that make success more likely.

Example Sentence

“The calm weather and high tide seemed propitious for the attempt on the record.”

Etymology

From Latin propitius, from pro- (before, for) + petere (to seek).

Scrabble Score

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PROPITIOUS scores 14 points in Scrabble.

Synonyms & Related Words

favourable auspicious promising encouraging

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