Meaning
- Auspicious (adjective) means showing or suggesting that the future will be successful, fortunate, or favorable. It is often used to describe signs, events, or occasions that are considered lucky or promising.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: Adjective
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Used to describe events, beginnings, times, or signs that are believed to bring good fortune.
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Sentence structures:
- auspicious + noun (an auspicious start, an auspicious occasion)
- be auspicious for sth (The weather is auspicious for the wedding.)
Common Phrases
- an auspicious start
- auspicious occasion
- auspicious sign
- auspicious time
Collocations
- auspicious beginning
- auspicious event
- auspicious day
- auspicious moment
- auspicious circumstances
Examples
- The couple chose an auspicious day for their wedding.
- The project had an auspicious beginning with immediate success.
- Seeing a rainbow was considered an auspicious sign.
- The festival opened under auspicious circumstances.
- It was not an auspicious time to start a new business.
- The king believed the comet was an auspicious omen.
- They waited for an auspicious moment to announce the news.
- Planting crops during spring is seen as an auspicious practice.
- His promotion on New Year’s Day was an auspicious event.
- The agreement was signed on an auspicious date.
Synonyms or Related
- favorable
- promising
- fortunate
- lucky
- propitious
- hopeful