auspicious
Translation
promising, favourable, propitious
Examples
It was an auspicious start to the new year.
It was an auspicious start to the new year.
The timing for the launch was auspicious.
The timing for the launch was auspicious.
Grammar Patterns
an auspicious ((noun)) a promising (noun) It was an auspicious start to the new year.
Similar Words
Synonyms: promising, favourable, propitious; Antonyms: inauspicious, ominous
Etymology
From Latin 'auspicium' (divination by observing birds), from 'avis' (bird) + 'specere' (to look at). It originally meant 'of good omen'.
Memory Tips
Think of ancient Romans 'spectating' birds ('avis') to see if the signs were good. An 'auspicious' sign meant success was likely.