auspicious Meaning & Definition
What Does Auspicious Mean?
As an adjective, auspicious means Of good omen; indicating future success. It is also used to mean Conducive to success.
Auspicious: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɔːˈspɪ.ʃəs/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | bright, propitious and advantageous |
| Antonyms | unfortunate, inauspicious and disastrous |
| Comparative / superlative | more auspicious, most auspicious |
Auspicious Definition (Adjective)
- Of good omen; indicating future success.
- Conducive to success.
This is an auspicious day.
- Marked by success; prosperous.
Synonyms of Auspicious
Antonyms of Auspicious
Auspicious in a Sentence
This is an auspicious day.
Word Forms & Grammar
auspicious (comparative more auspicious, superlative most auspicious)
Words That Rhyme With Auspicious
Origin of Auspicious
From auspice + -ious, from Latin auspicium (“augury”), from auspex (“augur”), possibly via French.
Pronouncing Auspicious
The standard pronunciation of auspicious is /ɔːˈspɪ.ʃəs/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (spɪ).
Auspicious: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is auspicious?
Auspicious is an adjective.
What is another word for auspicious?
You can replace auspicious with words such as bright, propitious and advantageous. See the full list of auspicious synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of auspicious?
The opposite of auspicious can be expressed with words like unfortunate, inauspicious, disastrous and ruinous.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of auspicious?
The comparative form is more auspicious and the superlative form is most auspicious.