advantageous

adjective

ad·​van·​ta·​geous ˌad-ˌvan-ˈtā-jəs 

-vən-

: giving an advantage : favorable

an advantageous opportunity

advantageously adverb

advantageousness noun

Synonyms

• benefic
• beneficent
• beneficial
• benignant
• favorable
• friendly
• good
• helpful
• kindly
• profitable
• salutary

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

These benefits are especially advantageous for SaaS brands with large budgets or plans to enter global markets. —Jonathan Schwartz, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025

Manchester United’s wide combinations aim to put the wing-backs or the No 10s in advantageous situations. —Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024

He is accused of accepting tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of cigars and champagne from a billionaire Hollywood producer in exchange for assistance with personal and business interests, and of promoting advantageous regulations for media moguls in exchange for favorable coverage. —Jocelyn Noveck, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024

He is accused of promoting advantageous regulation for media moguls in exchange for favorable coverage of himself and his family. —NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024

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

Kids Definition

advantageous

adjective

ad·​van·​ta·​geous ˌad-ˌvan-ˈtā-jəs 

-vən-

: giving an advantage : helpful, favorable

advantageously adverb

advantageousness noun