aus·pi·cious \(ˈ)ȯ|spishəs\adjective alsoaus·pi·cial\-shəl\ Etymology: Latin auspicium + English -ous or -al 1.: affording an especially favorable auspice : favoring or conducive to success : propitious < an auspicious beginning > 2.: attended by good auspices : fortunate, prosperous 3.archaic: kindly disposed Synonyms:see favorable