Auspicious
Showing signs or promise of future success; favorable and likely to lead to a good outcome.
adjectiveAuspicious
Showing signs or promise of future success; favorable and likely to lead to a good outcome.
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The homicide detectives who are suspicious in nature are likely to succeed in solving the murder cases.
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aw-SPISH-əs
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auspice
Remember This
Remember: Auspicious comes from Latin auspicium meaning omen, and from auspex (bird-watcher) who reads omens.
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propitious, favorable, promising, omen, auspices
Note
Common usage: 'an auspicious start' or 'an auspicious sign.' Often describes beginnings expected to be favorable. Do not confuse with inauspicious (the opposite) or with 'auspice' as a standalone noun.
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- The clear skies and calm seas made the voyage seem auspicious.
- Her first performance received an auspicious reception from critics.
From Latin auspicium 'omen' from auspex, auspicis 'bird-watcher, omen' (one who reads omens).
Mnemonic: An auspice picks a good outcome.
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