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Fortuitous vs Auspicious - What's the difference?

fortuitous | auspicious |

Auspicious is a synonym of fortuitous.



As adjectives the difference between fortuitous and auspicious

is that fortuitous is happening by chance; coincidental or accidental while auspicious is of good omen; indicating future success.

fortuitous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Happening by chance; coincidental or accidental.
  • Happening by a lucky chance; lucky or fortunate.
  • (legal) Happening independently of human will.

    • Derived terms

    * fortuitously * fortuitousness

    auspicious

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of good omen; indicating future success.
  • Conducive to success.
    • This is an auspicious day.
  • Marked by success; prosperous.

    • Synonyms

    * (conducive to success) favourable, favorable, promising, propitious, fortunate, lucky * (marked by success) lucky, fortunate

    Antonyms

    * inauspicious

    Derived terms

    * auspiciously * auspiciousness