advantageous

adjective

ad·​van·​ta·​geous ˌad-ˌvan-ˈtā-jəs 

-vən-

: giving an advantage : favorable

an advantageous opportunity

advantageously adverb

advantageousness noun

Synonyms

• benefic
• beneficent
• beneficial
• benignant
• favorable
• friendly
• good
• helpful
• kindly
• profitable
• salutary

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 race represents a rare case of low name recognition being advantageous, particularly in a state like Arizona that values pragmatism. —Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024

Lugging around a heavy leaf blower can take a toll on our bodies, so choosing a lightweight model can be advantageous. —Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024

This is especially advantageous for deciduous trees and shrubs, which divert energy away from foliage to concentrate on underground growth. —Tammy Sons, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

And social drinking could be advantageous for sentient communities: Among our branch of the primates, anthropologists believe that social drinking helped facilitate, or even cause, the formation of the first cities. —Saul Elbein, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024

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

Kids Definition

advantageous

adjective

ad·​van·​ta·​geous ˌad-ˌvan-ˈtā-jəs 

-vən-

: giving an advantage : helpful, favorable

advantageously adverb

advantageousness noun