adj C1 Advanced Uncommon

advantageous

ad-vuhn-TAYD-zhuhs

Advantageous (adj) means providing a benefit; favorable to one's interests. Example: “Buying in bulk turned out to be advantageous for the small cafe.”

adj

Providing a benefit; favorable to one's interests.

"Buying in bulk turned out to be advantageous for the small cafe."

"It would be advantageous to book flights early for a lower price."

How to use advantageous

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHelpful or beneficial — worth doing because it works in your favor.

Common pairings

advantageous position advantageous terms financially advantageous

Word forms

more advantageous comparative, most advantageous superlative

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Etymology

Built from advantage plus the adjective ending -ous.

Rhymes for advantageous

yous nous pious joyous heinous ominous curious anxious copious tenuous tedious spurious

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Frequently asked questions

What does “advantageous” mean?

The word “advantageous” means providing a benefit; favorable to one's interests. In plain terms, helpful or beneficial — worth doing because it works in your favor.

How do you pronounce “advantageous”?

“Advantageous” is pronounced ad-vuhn-TAYD-zhuhs (/ˌædvənˈteɪd͡ʒ(i)əs/ in IPA).

How do you use “advantageous” in a sentence?

Here is “advantageous” used in a sentence: “Buying in bulk turned out to be advantageous for the small cafe.”

What part of speech is “advantageous”?

“Advantageous” is an adjective.

Is “advantageous” a common word?

“Advantageous” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.

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