2007-05-31 09:47:06 · 12 answers · asked by P.C. 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
It comes from the Latin words "aves adspicere" = to watch the birds, which a specially trained class of priests did, in order to see what the future would bring.
In English it has taken the meaning of "good omen", favourable, sign of good things to come.
2007-05-31 09:57:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
1.promising success; propitious; opportune; favorable: an auspicious occasion.
2. favored by fortune; prosperous; fortunate.
IE:"But as Saturday fell on a very auspicious day in the Chinese calendar, every hotel in Nanjing was booked for weddings."
hope this helps!!
2007-05-31 09:57:06 · answer #2 · answered by Neira A. 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means fortunate eg His boasting purports to a successful life whereas all her training makes for an auspicious future. What does purport mean?
2016-05-17 23:10:56 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. promising success; propitious; opportune; favorable: an auspicious occasion.
2. favored by fortune; prosperous; fortunate.
2007-05-31 09:50:55 · answer #4 · answered by live. laugh. love. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Adjective:
auspicious
Of good omen.
Conducive to success, fortunate.
Marked by success; prosperously.
Synonyms:
favourable
promising
propitious
2007-06-04 04:01:04 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ Ferdie ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
auspicious:promising or showing signs of future success:"We are gathered here on this auspicious occasion..''-auspiciously adv.
2007-05-31 09:54:24 · answer #6 · answered by MS.. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means like a very good opportunity--an auspiscious sign is an indication that something real good is about to happen.
2007-05-31 09:49:43 · answer #7 · answered by jxt299 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AUSPICIOUS-PROMISING SUCCESS, FAVORED BY FORTUNE.
2007-05-31 09:51:08 · answer #8 · answered by *BABY NENA* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means worth hearing about
2007-05-31 09:49:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Attended by favorable circumstances
2007-05-31 09:49:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋