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

Instead, a mortgage rate lock can be particularly advantageous this March. —Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026

But the most important and advantageous potential outcome of the conflict by far would be a decisive uprising by the Iranian people themselves. —Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026

Anthony Lau, Hong Kong leader of Deloitte Private, said the domicile is also advantageous to family offices who want to relocate quickly. —Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026

Having the Frenchman as an option off the bench, adding to their potential firepower, would also be advantageous. —Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 11 Mar. 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