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

By considering a capped 5% allocation, the data indicates that Bitcoin has not only enhanced historical returns but has also done so with only a slight increase in risk, creating an unusually advantageous trade-off for portfolio construction. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025

So, seeing how lower-level players produce on kickoff coverage and punt coverage is advantageous. —Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025

However, depending on the individual’s circumstances ... a buyout also can be advantageous. —Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 12 Aug. 2025

Cuomo’s Wednesday campaign jaunt, on the other hand, revolved around advantageous locations that showcased his record. —Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 16 July 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