advantageous

adjective

ad·​van·​ta·​geous ˌad-ˌvan-ˈtā-jəs 

-vən-

: giving an advantage : favorable

an advantageous opportunity

advantageously adverb

advantageousness noun

Synonyms

• beneficial
• favorable
• helpful

Examples of advantageous in a Sentence

Her experience placed her in an advantageous position to apply for the job.

a trade agreement that is advantageous to both countries

Recent Examples on the Web

Research that focuses on capturing diverse thinking a reality in day-to-day living would be far more economically advantageous to the USA and the rest of the world. —Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025

That’s an advantageous position to snatch diamonds in the rough discarded by other teams, but the Giants may not be active scouring waivers. —Dan Duggan, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025

The timing is also advantageous because of struggles at rival Apple. —Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025

The holiday time frame is also advantageous in terms of merchandising and partnership programs. —Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Middle French avantageus, avantajose, from avantage advantage entry 1 + -eus, -ose -ous

First Known Use

1550, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for advantageous

• disadvantageous
• contagious
• courageous
• outrageous

Kids Definition

advantageous

adjective

ad·​van·​ta·​geous ˌad-ˌvan-ˈtā-jəs 

-vən-

: giving an advantage : helpful, favorable

advantageously adverb

advantageousness noun