advantageous


ad·van·ta·geous

adj \ˌad-ˌvan-ˈtā-jəs, -vən-\

Definition of ADVANTAGEOUS

: giving an advantage : favorable <an advantageous opportunity>
ad·van·ta·geous·ly adverb
ad·van·ta·geous·ness noun

Examples of ADVANTAGEOUS

  1. Her experience placed her in an advantageous position to apply for the job.
  2. <a trade agreement that is advantageous to both countries>

First Known Use of ADVANTAGEOUS

1593

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