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

For Swatch however, the ramifications are overwhelmingly advantageous. —Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026

That remaining lean and nimble is advantageous within a roiling landscape. —Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026

LeVert has played well this series, but there should have been a more advantageous offensive opportunity than the one the Pistons got on their final shot in regulation. —Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 14 May 2026

While Ayase Ueda is the team’s striker, Kubo is the engine that drives Japan into advantageous positions. —Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 12 May 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