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propitious

pro·pi·tious

UK/pɹəˈpɪʃəs/ US/prʌˈpɪʃʌs/ uncommon archaic

adjective

1.

presenting favorable circumstances

  • “propitious omens”
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Origin

From Anglo-Norman and Old French propicius, from Latin propitius (“favorable, well-disposed, kind”). Compare French propice, Portuguese propício and Spanish propicio.

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