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pr-uh-PISH-uh-s/prəˈpɪʃəs/

Propitious means giving a good chance of success; well timed and favourable: a propitious foyer, a propitious hour. Favourable (already in the dictionary) is the close twin; décor is not a fire certificate.

Meaning

Giving a good chance of success; favourable (from favourable, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “A propitious foyer is décor, not a fire certificate; check the door.”
• “Favourable is already in this course. Auspicious is the close twin. Décor is branding. A log is a file. Check the door; then keep the polish if the inspector still allows the sitting.”

Good to know

Favourable; well timed. Close: favourable (already in the dictionary). Décor ≠ a fire certificate.

Near in meaning

favourable, auspicious, timely

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