propitious

Meanings

• adjective

  favorable; auspicious; propitious conditions are present

  - "The propitious weather allowed for a successful outdoor wedding."
  - "The propitious timing of the investment led to great returns."

• adjective

  disposed to grant favor or mercy; gracious

  - "The propitious king granted amnesty to his enemies."
  - "The propitious deity showed mercy to the penitent sinner."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɹoʊˈpɪʃəs/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

unpropitious , unpropitious

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Synonyms

advantageous , auspicious , fortunate , promising , favorable

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with propitious
opulent , extinct , intact , compact , accessorize

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Variants

List of all variants of propitious that leads to same result
propitious , propitiously , propitiousness , propitiousnesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'propitius', meaning 'pleasing to the gods, gracious, merciful'.

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Romans believed that the first propitious offering of the year should be made to Jupiter.

2. The word 'propitious' is often used in the context of weather, with a propitious forecast indicating favorable conditions for an event.

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Related Concepts

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1. auspicious: Related concept, synonymous with propitious, meaning favorable or promising.

2. grace: Related concept, meaning the unmerited favor or divine intervention bestowed upon an individual.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, the propitius was a propitiatory offering or sacrifice made to appease the gods and ensure their favor. The term has been used extensively in literature, particularly in works dealing with ancient mythology and religion.

How to Memorize "propitious"

1. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'propitious' as 'promising to the gods'. This can help you recall its meaning as something favorable or auspicious.

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