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auspicious | portent |

As an adjective auspicious

is of good omen; indicating future success.

As a noun portent is

something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen.

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

    portent

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen.
  • A portending; significance; as, a howl of dire portent.
  • Something regarded as portentous; a marvel; prodigy.

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Related terms

    * portend * portentous