propitious
UK: /prəˈpɪʃ.əs/ | US: /prəˈpɪʃ.əs/
adj. favorable; indicating a good chance of success
adj. kindly; benevolent (archaic)
Derived from Latin propitius ("favorable, gracious"), combining pro- (forward, toward) and petere (to seek, pray). The root piti- reflects the idea of seeking divine favor, evolving into the modern sense of "auspicious" or "advantageous." The suffix -ous standardizes it as an adjective. Historically, it described gods or spirits inclined to grant requests, later secularized to general favorability.
The clear sky was a propitious sign for the outdoor wedding.
Investors found the market conditions highly propitious for new ventures.
His propitious remarks eased the tension in the room.
The ancient ritual was performed to summon propitious winds.
She waited for a propitious moment to present her proposal.