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fortuity | propitious |

As a noun fortuity

is (uncountable) the state of being fortuitous.

As an adjective propitious is

favorable; benevolent (eg propitious weather ).

fortuity

English

Noun

  • (uncountable) The state of being fortuitous
  • (countable) A fortuitous event; an accident

    • propitious

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Favorable; benevolent (e.g. propitious weather )
  • (archaic) Favorably disposed towards someone.
  • .
  • Characteristic of a good omen: auspicious.

    • Synonyms

    * advantageous, auspicious, favorable, fortunate, promising

    Antonyms

    * unpropitious

    Related terms

    * propitiate * propitiation * propitiously * propitiousness

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