auspicious

adjective

Meaning

Showing signs that a future event is likely to be successful or fortunate.

Examples

They chose an auspicious date for the wedding to ensure a long and happy marriage.
The company made an auspicious start by securing three major contracts in its first month.

Synonyms: lucky, favorable, promising, propitious

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auspicious

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs/

Definition

Showing signs that a future event is likely to be successful or fortunate.

Examples

They chose an auspicious date for the wedding to ensure a long and happy marriage.
The company made an auspicious start by securing three major contracts in its first month.
His career began with an auspicious debut that immediately caught the attention of critics.

Synonyms of auspicious

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