auspicious applies to something taken as a sign or omen promising success before or at the start of an event.

Many ceremonial foods are served, all for their auspicious associations (most are homonyms for things you want in the new year, like prosperity and happiness).

AUSPICIOUS definition: promising success; propitious; opportune; favorable. See examples of auspicious used in a sentence.

Use the adjective auspicious for a favorable situation or set of conditions. If you start a marathon by falling flat on your face, that's not an auspicious start.

Definition of auspicious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

auspicious, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Dec 14, 2025 · Adjective auspicious (comparative more auspicious, superlative most auspicious) Of good omen; indicating future success.

2 meanings: 1. favourable or propitious 2. archaic prosperous or fortunate.... Click for more definitions.

auspicious , propitious - Auspicious implies success in the future, while propitious means favorable conditions are present; auspicious means promising or of good omen—not just special or memorable.

Auspicious refers to something that suggests a positive outcome, implies good fortune, or is likely to result in success. It is often used to describe beneficial timing or favorable conditions.