adj
auspicious
aw-SPIH-shuhs
Auspicious (adj) means suggesting a good outcome; promising or favourable. Example: “They chose an auspicious date for the wedding, according to the astrologer.”
adj
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Suggesting a good outcome; promising or favourable.
"They chose an auspicious date for the wedding, according to the astrologer."
"It was an auspicious start to the season, with three wins in a row."
How to use auspicious
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLooking like a good sign for the future — favourable or promising.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "suspicious," which means the opposite kind of feeling — that something is wrong.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
an auspicious start
auspicious occasion
auspicious sign
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more auspicious
- Superlative
- most auspicious
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Etymology
From auspice, ultimately from Latin auspex ("bird-watcher, augur") — someone who predicted the future by observing birds.
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What does “auspicious” mean?
The word “auspicious” means suggesting a good outcome; promising or favourable. In plain terms, looking like a good sign for the future — favourable or promising.
How do you pronounce “auspicious”?
“Auspicious” is pronounced aw-SPIH-shuhs (/ɔˈspɪʃ.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “auspicious” in a sentence?
Here is “auspicious” used in a sentence: “They chose an auspicious date for the wedding, according to the astrologer.”
What is another word for “auspicious”?
Words with a similar meaning to “auspicious” include auspicial, favorable, fortunate, fortuitous, lucky and propitious.
What is the opposite of “auspicious”?
The opposite of “auspicious” — its antonyms — are disastrous, ruinous, inauspicious, ominous and foreboding.
What part of speech is “auspicious”?
“Auspicious” is an adjective.
Where does the word “auspicious” come from?
The word “auspicious” comes from Latin. From auspice, ultimately from Latin auspex ("bird-watcher, augur") — someone who predicted the future by observing birds.
