propitious

/prə-ˈpi-shəs/

Middle English propycyous, from Anglo-French propicius, from Latin propitius, probably from pro- for + petere to seek

adjective

  1. favorably disposed : benevolent

  2. being a good omen : auspicious

  3. tending to favor : advantageous

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.