adj
advantageous
ad-vuhn-TAYD-zhuhs
adj
1
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 notesIn 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.