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

This potential can be both daunting and encouraging for prospective investors – and advantageous for those who are already invested in the metal or considering adding more to their portfolio right now. —Matt Richardson, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026

To unlock the best version of it, the Seahawks had to adequately stop the run from split-safety structures that are typically advantageous for the offense. —Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026

Natural selection, the process by which advantageous traits are passed down, resulted in the next generation having larger beaks. —Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026

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