# auspicious

/ɑˈspɪʃəs/ (US) · /ɔːspˈɪʃəs/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/auspicious
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

showing that something is likely to be successful in the future. You use this to describe a positive start to a project or event.

For teachers: suggesting that future success is likely; attended by favorable circumstances. Often used to describe the beginning of an endeavor or a specific sign.

## Examples

- Winning the first game was an auspicious start to the season.
- The clear blue skies provided an auspicious beginning for the outdoor wedding ceremony.
- Despite the initial funding difficulties, the project's auspicious launch in the international market suggested a highly profitable fiscal year ahead.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun like 'start', 'beginning', or 'sign'.

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