aus·pi·cious
adjective \ȯ–ˈspi-shəs\
: showing or suggesting that future success is likely
Full Definition of AUSPICIOUS
1: showing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious <made an auspicious beginning>
2: attended by good fortune : prosperous <an auspicious year>
— aus·pi·cious·ly adverb
— aus·pi·cious·ness noun
Examples of AUSPICIOUS
Origin of AUSPICIOUS
(see auspice)
First Known Use: 1593
Related to AUSPICIOUS
- Synonyms
- hopeful, bright, encouraging, fair, golden, heartening, likely, optimistic, promising, propitious, roseate, rose-colored, rosy, upbeat