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propitiously

propitiously

8.5
In a way that makes success likely
  • adverb
  • /prəˈpɪʃəsli/
  • Formal
translation icon : propiciosamente
  • The negotiations began propitiously, with both sides expressing eagerness to cooperate.

Examples

  • The weather turned propitiously for the outdoor event.

  • The weather was propitiously clear for the outdoor wedding ceremony.

  • He launched his new business propitiously, with a large order from a major client.

  • She spoke propitiously about the project's future.

  • The weather was propitiously warm for our outdoor wedding, ensuring a delightful celebration.

  • He propitiously received the scholarship just as he was about to give up on his dream of college.

  • The team was propitiously granted a second chance to compete in the finals after the initial disqualification.

Synonyms

encouragingly
vspropitiously
3 3.2

In a way that gives someone more confidence or hope

describes favorable signs themselves, not the act of boosting confidence
promisingly
vspropitiously
1 3.5

Showing signs that something will be successful

is about present favorable signs rather than just future hopes
advantageously
vspropitiously
1 5.2

In a way that gives you a benefit or helps you succeed

is about favorable signs rather than providing a direct benefit
auspiciously
vspropitiously
  • Formal
1 7.5

In a way that shows something will go well

is a general adverb meaning favorably for success

Antonyms

unfavorably
  • US
6 5.3

In a way that shows disapproval

inauspiciously
1 8.9

In a way that makes success seem unlikely

unpropitiously
9.9

In an unlucky way that causes things to go wrong

How Favorable

auspiciously
  • Formal
1 7.5
propitiously
  • Formal
8.5
favorably
  • US
36 2.3
promisingly
1 3.5

Surface Forms

propitiously positive

Morphology

propitiously = propitious (transparent) = propitious + ly

The adverb 'propitiously' is transparently derived from the adjective 'propitious' with the addition of the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

Etymology

Propitiously comes from the Latin propitius, which means 'favorable' or 'showing favor'. So, to do something propitiously is to do it in a way or at a time that gives a good chance of success.