Word of the Day (February 24, 2015)

Word of the Day (February 24, 2015)

Propitious – (adj.) likely to have or produce good results

Example: “The couple still waits for the propitious time to have a baby.’

Origin: Middle English “propycyous,” from Anglo-French “propicius,” from Latin “propitius,” probably from “pro-“ for + “petere” to seek.

First use: 15^th century

(Reference: Merriam Webster Dictionary. Merriam-Webster Dictionary Application. Merriam-Webster, Inc., 2015.)