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

While the 30-year option may not be advantageous for homeowners who purchased a home in the ultra-low rate climate of the early 2020s, the 15-year alternative may be worth exploring. —Matt Richardson, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026

And in general, the war in Iran could be advantageous for Egypt, the UK envoy Kyte said, if investors begin to see it as a safer haven for capital that might otherwise have gone to the Gulf. —Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026

Hideki Matsuyama and Wyndham Clark, who reportedly passed on financially advantageous LIV deals, said Koepka’s move left them conflicted. —Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026

Brunson and Towns, even before the fourth quarter, did a good job working off one another in the victory, creating advantageous offense in the pick-and-roll as Towns was guarded by a center. —James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 7 Apr. 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