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propitious

pro·pi·tious [ prō píshəss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. favorable: favorable and likely to lead to success

2. kindly: kindly disposed or gracious ( formal )

[15th century. Directly or via French< Latin propitius "favorable"]

pro·pi·tious·ly adverb
pro·pi·tious·ness noun
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