Word of the Week

aus·pi·cious

ôˈspiSHəs/

adjective

adjective: auspicious

1. 1.

   conducive to success; favorable.

   "it was not the most auspicious moment to hold an election"

   synonyms:

   favorable, propitious, promising, rosy, good, encouraging; More

   • giving or being a sign of future success.

     "they said it was an auspicious moon—it was rising"
   • archaic

     characterized by success; prosperous.

     "he was respectful to his auspicious customers"

Origin

late 16th cent.: from auspice + -ous.