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Auspicious

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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Sounds Like

aw-SPISH-əs

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Looks Like

auspice

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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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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.

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Examples

The clear skies and calm seas made the voyage seem auspicious.
Her first performance received an auspicious reception from critics.

Synonyms

favorablepropitiouspromisinghopeful

Antonyms

inauspiciousunfavorable

Etymology

From Latin auspicium 'omen' from auspex, auspicis 'bird-watcher, omen' (one who reads omens).

Mnemonic

Mnemonic: An auspice picks a good outcome.

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