auspicious
Translation
auspicious, promising, favorable
Examples
It was an auspicious start to the new project.
It was a promising start to the new project.
He chose an auspicious day for the wedding.
He chose a favorable day for the wedding.
Grammar Patterns
((an auspicious sth.)) a promising (sth.) It was an auspicious start to the project.
Similar Words
Synonyms: promising, favorable, propitious; Antonyms: inauspicious, ominous
Etymology
From Latin 'auspicium' (divination by observing birds), from 'avis' (bird) + 'specere' (to look at).
Memory Tips
Think of 'au-' like 'audio' (hearing) and '-spic-' like 'spectator' (seeing). It means seeing and hearing good signs for the future.