propitious

Definitions

Giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable.

Being a good omen; auspicious.

Examples

The sunny weather provided a propitious start to our outdoor wedding ceremony.

Investors considered the sudden drop in interest rates a propitious sign for the housing market.

It was not a propitious moment to ask the boss for a raise, given the company's recent financial losses.

Synonyms

favorable auspicious promising advantageous opportune lucky fortunate

Antonyms

unfavorable inauspicious unpromising disadvantageous inopportune unlucky unfortunate