auspicious

/ȯ-ˈspi-shəs/

Latin auspicium auspice-ous

adjective

  1. showing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious

  2. attended by good auspices : fortunate, prosperous

made an auspicious beginning

favorable auspicious propitious mean pointing toward a happy outcome. favorable implies that the persons involved are approving or helpful or that the circumstances are advantageous. auspicious applies to something taken as a sign or omen promising success before or at the start of an event.