Word of the Day: Auspicious

aus·pi·cious

adjective \ȯ-ˈspi-shəs\

: showing or suggesting that future success is likely

Origin of AUSPICIOUS

(see auspice)

First Known Use: 1593

Related to AUSPICIOUS

Synonyms

hopeful, bright, encouraging, fair, golden, heartening, likely, optimistic, promising, propitious, roseate, rose-colored, rosy, upbeat

 

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