auspicious
adjective
Simple meaning
Auguring favorable circumstances and good luck.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ahspishuhsSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɑsˈpɪʃəs
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
“An auspicious beginning for the campaign.”
Of good omen; indicating future success.
Conducive to success.
Marked by success; prosperous.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
Used this way, auspicious is a common word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It suits reflective writing more than quick conversation.
“An auspicious beginning for the campaign.”
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Fortunate or pleasantly unexpected
- Usage feel
- Reflective and slightly elevated
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
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Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.
Happening by good luck or favorable chance.
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Synonyms
Sense: auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
Antonyms
Sense: auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
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