Auspicious

Showing signs or promise of future success; favorable and likely to lead to a good outcome.

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Auspicious

Showing signs or promise of future success; favorable and likely to lead to a good outcome.

adjective

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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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Sounds Like

aw-SPISH-əs

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Looks Like

auspice

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Remember This

Remember: Auspicious comes from Latin auspicium meaning omen, and from auspex (bird-watcher) who reads omens.

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Other Forms

Auspiciouslyadverb

Auspiciousnessnoun

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Connect With

propitious, favorable, promising, omen, auspices

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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.