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

Like the iconoclastic comedian, Block was Jewish, with a knowledge of Yiddish, which had been deemed advantageous for the assignment. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

The results might be advantageous to corporations, but likely not for you. — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

This pressure could influence the upcoming US midterm elections in November – another thing that could play to Iran’s favor if the new Congress forces Trump to end the war on terms advantageous to Tehran, Schuster said. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

But Miami coach Mario Cristobal is skeptical about whether the bill would actually protect college sports and whether the bill would be advantageous for UM. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 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