advantageous

adjective

ad·​van·​ta·​geous ˌad-ˌvan-ˈtā-jəs How to pronounce advantageous (audio)
-vən-
Synonyms of advantageousnext
: giving an advantage : favorable
an advantageous opportunity
advantageously adverb
advantageousness noun

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
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The New York Knicks’ dominance has put them back in an advantageous situation. James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 27 May 2026 When the dollar is relatively strong compared to the shekel, as was the case for much of the past decade, that arrangement is advantageous. Theia Chatelle, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026 The study also found that most associates degrees were financially advantageous. Editorial, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026 This underscores just how advantageous an asset sale structure is for the buyer. Kristin McKenna, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for advantageous

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of advantageous was in 1550

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“Advantageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advantageous. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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advantageous

adjective
ad·​van·​ta·​geous ˌad-ˌvan-ˈtā-jəs How to pronounce advantageous (audio)
-vən-
: giving an advantage : helpful, favorable
advantageously adverb
advantageousness noun

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