aus·pi·cious

[aw-spish-uhs]
adjective
1.
promising success; propitious; opportune; favorable: an auspicious occasion.
2.
favored by fortune; prosperous; fortunate.

Origin:
1600–10; < Latin auspici(um) auspice + -ous

aus·pi·cious·ly, adverb
aus·pi·cious·ness, noun
un·aus·pi·cious, adjective
un·aus·pi·cious·ly, adverb
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auspicious (ɔːˈspɪʃəs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  favourable or propitious
2.  archaic prosperous or fortunate
 
usage  The use of auspicious to mean `very special' (as in this auspicious occasion) should be avoided
 
aus'piciously
 
adv
 
aus'piciousness
 
n

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Word Origin & History

auspicious
1590s, "of good omen," from L. auspicium "divination by observing the flight of birds," from auspex (gen. auspicis) "augur," lit. "one who takes signs from the flight of birds."
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Example sentences
Among historians of science, that's what is known as a rollicking and
  auspicious start.
Despite a highly theatrical and overly protracted finale, this is an auspicious
  beginning for a fledgling series.
So again, let me thank you for the warm hospitality and the discussions that
  we've enjoyed on this auspicious occasion.
The timing was auspicious.
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