Learn a Word Daily — Auspicious
Today’s word is "Auspicious": Conducive to success; promising or favorable.
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aw-SPISH-us · adjective
 

Definition

  1. Conducive to success; promising or favorable.
  2. Marked by lucky signs or good omens at the beginning of something.
 

Pronunciation

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Origin & Etymology

From Latin auspicium, originally “observation of birds for omens,” from avis (“bird”) and specere (“to look”). Good omens meant favorable beginnings.
 

Nuance

Auspicious events feel like green lights from the universe — early signs that things are likely to go well.
 

Usage

“Signing their first big client felt like an auspicious start to the new business.”
 

Fun Fact

In many cultures, weddings, openings, and major life events are carefully scheduled on “auspicious dates” believed to bring good fortune.
 

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