aus·pi·cious /ɔˈspɪʃəs/
吉兆的,幸運的
Aus·pi·cious a.
1. Having omens or tokens of a favorable issue; giving promise of success, prosperity, or happiness; predicting good; as, an auspicious beginning.
Auspicious union of order and freedom. --Macaulay.
2. Prosperous; fortunate; as, auspicious years. “Auspicious chief.”
3. Favoring; favorable; propitious; -- applied to persons or things. “Thy auspicious mistress.” --Shak. “Auspicious gales.”
Syn: -- See Propitious.
-- Aus*pi*cious*ly, adv. -- Aus*pi*cious*ness, n.
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auspicious
adj 1: attended by favorable circumstances; "an auspicious
beginning for the campaign" [ant: inauspicious]
2: tending to favor or bring good luck; "miracles are
auspicious accidents"; "encouraging omens"; "a favorable
time to ask for a raise"; "lucky stars"; "a prosperous
moment to make a decision" [syn: encouraging, favorable,
favourable, lucky, prosperous]