adj
auspicious
aw-SPIH-shuhs
adj
1
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
Word Forms
more auspicious comparative, most auspicious superlative
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Etymology
From auspice, ultimately from Latin auspex ("bird-watcher, augur") — someone who predicted the future by observing birds.