Definition

In a way that is likely to produce a good result or is favorable.

Example

The weather was propitiously sunny for our outdoor wedding.

Conversation

Did you notice how the weather turned out so nice today?

Yeah, it’s propitiously sunny for our picnic!

I really hope it stays like this for the whole afternoon.

It should! The forecast looks great for us.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Propitiously → It is formed from "propitius" (meaning favorable or gracious) in Latin, combined with the adverbial suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "propitiously" means in a manner that is favorable or gracious.

Memory Tip

Think of being in a 'favorable' situation ('propitius') and how that makes things go well — that's what it means to be propitious.

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