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

So today’s college students will enter a job market where AI proficiency is advantageous and increasingly essential. —Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025

Legislators and Citizens executives touted DOAH as advantageous for both consumers and the insurer. —Mario Ariza, ProPublica, 15 Sep. 2025

Known for her ability to unlock opponents’ midfields and draw fouls in advantageous positions, DeMelo has also proven herself critical to Racing Louisville, which entered its match against Seattle eighth in the NWSL table with a shot at making the playoffs for the first time in club history. —Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025

That could end up yielding Republicans a couple more advantageous seats. —Larry Kaplow, NPR, 14 Sep. 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