English vocabulary · C1
Auspicious
/ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs/ · adj.
It means showing good signs for the future. An auspicious start, moment, or day makes you feel that things will go well from here.
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Example sentences
- The team's first win was an auspicious sign for the season.
- Signing the deal on a sunny morning felt like an auspicious beginning.
Word origin and roots
from Latin
- auspic — bird sign (from Latin)
Synonyms and nuances
- PROMISING — showing signs of future success (Early Stage & Potential)
- FAVORABLE — giving an advantage (Conditions & Context)
- HOPEFUL — giving reason for hope (Feeling & Mood)
Similar words
- promising
- favorable
- hopeful
Lesson notes
Auspicious. It means showing good signs for the future. An auspicious start, moment, or day makes you feel that things will go well from here.
Similar words are promising, favorable, and hopeful. Use auspicious when the early signs point strongly to future success.
The team's first win was an auspicious sign for the season. Signing the deal on a sunny morning felt like an auspicious beginning.
From Latin. Auspic- means bird sign. Ancient Romans watched birds to predict good or bad futures — a good bird sign is auspicious.