formal
: likely to have or produce good results
conditions that are propitious for growth [=conditions that make growth likely]
Now is a propitious time to start a business.
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“Propitious.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/propitious. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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