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

Importantly, advisors must offer the transparency that allows investors to make an informed decision that is advantageous for all parties. — Shehab Mohammad, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

These conditions, which are difficult to create on Earth, could be advantageous for certain applications, such as developing specialized proteins or semiconductors. — Euihyeon Choi, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

While El-Sayed was ahead in many polls over Stevens, including a recent survey conducted by Emerson College, the Democratic novice is trailing in some polling against Rogers, which the GOP nominee sees as advantageous. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

There is a skill to saving, and this skill is one drivers will certainly be utilizing on Sunday, and the ones who can best do it will put themselves in an advantageous position. — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 25 July 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