auspicious
gb/ɔspˈɪʃəs/ us/ɔspˈɪʃəs/
C1
Inglés
~ 9100
kedvező, biztató, szerencsés
C1
FORMAL
1
Patrón de uso:
an auspicious [start/occasion/moment/time] for [something]
They chose an auspicious moment to launch the product, just as demand was starting to rise.
Kedvező pillanatot választottak a termék bevezetésére, éppen akkor, amikor a kereslet emelkedni kezdett.
The company’s first quarter results are an auspicious sign for its long‑term growth.
A vállalat első negyedéves eredményei kedvező jelei a hosszú távú növekedésnek.
Her career got off to an auspicious start when her first book won a major prize.
The clear weather on the wedding day felt especially auspicious to the couple.
Negotiations began under auspicious circumstances, with both sides eager to compromise.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The meeting had an auspicious start when everyone quickly agreed on the plan.
Az értekezlet kedvezően indult, amikor mindenki gyorsan egyetértett a tervvel.
We hope this sunny morning is an auspicious sign for the game today.
Reméljük, hogy ez a napos reggel kedvező jel a mai meccs előtt.
They picked what they thought was an auspicious day to open the new shop.
Her first week at the new job was very auspicious.
The strong early sales are an auspicious sign for the movie.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "auspicious" with "suspicious" because the words look similar. "Auspicious" is positive and means lucky or promising, while "suspicious" is negative and means causing doubt or mistrust. Learners may also overuse it in casual speech; in everyday conversation, words like "good", "lucky", or "promising" are more common.
Significado
showing signs of future success
Colocaciones
an auspicious start
|an auspicious occasion
|an auspicious moment
|an auspicious day
|auspicious sign
|under auspicious circumstances
Sinónimos
favorable (More general and common; can describe anything that works to someone's advantage, not only beginnings or signs.)
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promising (Focuses on future success but lacks the formal, slightly ceremonial feel of "auspicious.")
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propitious (Very close in meaning and also formal, but somewhat rarer and often sounds even more literary or old-fashioned.)
Antónimos
inauspicious (Direct lexical opposite; formal word meaning giving signs of bad luck or poor chances of success.)
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unfavorable (More common and general; describes conditions that do not support success.)
Temas
luck
|success
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Showing that something is likely to have success or good luck.
Indicating or characterized by favorable conditions that suggest future success or good outcomes.
C1
FORMAL
2
kedvező
B2
szerencsés
B1
Patrón de uso:
an auspicious [date/day/time/moment] to [do something]
According to the lunar calendar, next Thursday is the most auspicious day to sign the contract.
A holdnaptár szerint jövő csütörtök a legkedvezőbb nap a szerződés aláírására.
They delayed the ceremony until an astrologer identified an auspicious date for the wedding.
Elhalasztották a szertartást, amíg egy asztrológus meg nem határozott egy kedvező dátumot az esküvőre.
The festival always begins at what priests consider an auspicious hour before sunrise.
In many cultures, couples wait for an auspicious moment to move into their new home.
The leaders believed that war had broken out at an auspicious time for their side.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
They want to get married on an auspicious day in their religion.
A vallásuk szerint kedvező napon akarnak összeházasodni.
Her family believes that 8 p.m. is an auspicious time to open the new shop.
A családja úgy hiszi, hogy este nyolc óra kedvező időpont az új bolt megnyitására.
We waited for what our grandparents called an auspicious moment to make the announcement.
Some people choose an auspicious date for important meetings.
The village thinks the new year is an auspicious time to start projects.
Error frecuente:
Learners may use this sense in neutral or scientific contexts where timing is not based on belief or tradition. This sense is usually used when time is chosen because people think it is lucky, not just convenient.
Significado
occurring at a lucky time
Colocaciones
an auspicious date
|an auspicious day
|an auspicious time
|choose an auspicious moment
|wait for an auspicious day
Sinónimos
lucky (More common and informal; does not carry the same formal or ceremonial sense tied to dates and rituals.)
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propitious (Very close in meaning in contexts of timing, but tends to be even more formal and less common.)
Antónimos
unlucky (General, everyday opposite, without the formal or ritual flavor of "auspicious.")
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inauspicious (Formal opposite; specifically suggests a time or moment that is considered bad or unfavorable to begin something.)
Temas
luck
|culture
|religion
|time
Definición
Happening at a time that people think is very lucky or good for starting something important.
Occurring at or relating to a time that is regarded, often for cultural or religious reasons, as especially lucky or favorable for beginning something important.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
auspicious
AFI
GB/ɔspˈɪʃəs/
US/ɔspˈɪʃəs/
Sílabas y acento
aus - pi - cious (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pi)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: auspicious
Familia de palabras
Core family
auspiciously
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
inauspicious
adjective
inauspiciously
adverb
Advanced or less common
auspiciousness
noun
Expresiones
an auspicious day
1/ən ɔspˈɪʃəs dˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
formal
a date seen as lucky
A day that people think is very lucky or good for starting something important.
Ejemplos
- They chose an auspicious day to open their new business.
- In some cultures, parents wait for an auspicious day to name their child.
an auspicious moment
1/ən ɔspˈɪʃəs mˈoʊmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
a particularly favorable time
A time that feels especially good or lucky for starting something.
Ejemplos
- She waited for an auspicious moment to ask for a raise.
- The announcement came at an auspicious moment, just as confidence in the company was growing.
an auspicious occasion
1/ən ɔspˈɪʃəs ɔkˈeɪʒən/
fixed phrase
formal
a especially favorable event
An important event that feels very special and lucky, often for celebration.
Ejemplos
- The visit of the president was an auspicious occasion for the small town.
- Graduation is always an auspicious occasion for students and their families.
an auspicious start
1/ən ɔspˈɪʃəs stˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase
formal
a beginning promising success
A very good beginning that makes future success seem likely.
Ejemplos
- Winning their first three games was an auspicious start to the season.
- Strong early sales gave the new restaurant an auspicious start.
under auspicious circumstances
1/ˈʌndɚ ɔspˈɪʃəs sˈɚkəmstˌænsɪz/
fixed phrase
formal
in conditions favoring success
In conditions that are very good and make success seem likely.
Ejemplos
- The talks began under auspicious circumstances, with both sides eager to find a solution.
- The project started under auspicious circumstances, thanks to strong funding and public support.