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

And don't forget about other terms, like 20-year refinance loans, that may be able to provide an advantageous combination of a shorter term and long-term interest cost savings. —Matt Richardson, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026

But beyond the partisan stakes, the shift could come at a cost to Virginia itself — the loss of lawmakers with seniority and key committee posts who help steer federal funding and advantageous policy to the state. —Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 19 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

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