English Reference
Adjective

advantageous

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/ UK /ɐdvɑːntˈeɪdʒəs/ ad·van·ta·geous

adj.helpful or good for you. You use this word when something gives you an advantage or makes a situation better.

adj.providing a benefit, benefitting, or favorable outcome. Typically used predicatively after linking verbs or attributively before nouns denoting conditions or positions.


SIMPLE

It is advantageous to arrive early.

CONTEXTUAL

The new tax laws are advantageous for small business owners who want to expand.

COMPLEX

The company's strategic location proved advantageous during the supply chain crisis, allowing them to maintain operations while competitors struggled with logistics.

He adds that higher intelligence appears to be particularly advantageous in environments that offer structure, repetition and feedback.

Phys.org· 25 Aug 2026

This could be advantageous for practical applications, as superconductivity at higher temperatures could reduce the need for complex and expensive cooling systems.

Phys.org· 23 Aug 2026

From advantage + -ous or from Middle French avantageus (French avantageux). See advantage.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Origin frm avantageus
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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