advantageous

adjective

ad·​van·​ta·​geous ˌad-ˌvan-ˈtā-jəs 

-vən-

: giving an advantage : favorable

an advantageous opportunity

advantageously adverb

advantageousness noun

Synonyms of advantageous

• 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

The catch-22 for Republicans is that the president’s endorsement will be highly advantageous in March. —Paul Miller, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026

The Goodwill retail store in La Jolla is set to close soon in preparation for a move to a bigger Village location that the nonprofit organization believes will be more advantageous. —Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026

James Guillory / Imagn Images The Detroit Red Wings have put themselves in an advantageous place through the first half of the NHL season. —Max Bultman, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026

If anything, homicide isn’t just advantageous for Man-su professionally but also at home, unexpectedly strengthening his bond with Miri, a divorcée who has become accustomed to being a stay-at-home mom. —Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026

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