Auspicious

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɔˈspɪʃəs/Rhymes: -ɪʃəs

Origin

From auspice + -ious, from Latin auspicium ("augury"), from Latin auspex ("augur"), possibly via French.

Full definition of auspicious

Adjective

1. Of good omen; indicating future success.
2. Conducive to success.This is an auspicious day.
3. Marked by success; prosperous.

Synonyms

• (conducive to success) favourable, favorable, promising, propitious, fortunate, lucky
• (marked by success) lucky, fortunate

Antonyms

• inauspicious

Derived terms

• auspiciously
• auspiciousness