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Definition of Propitiously
1. Adverb. In an auspicious manner. "He started his new job auspiciously on his birthday"
Partainyms: Auspicious, Propitious
Antonyms: Inauspiciously, Unpropitiously
Definition of Propitiously
1. Adverb. In a propitious manner. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Propitiously
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Propitiously
Literary usage of Propitiously
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann (1908)
"In his funeral oration for his brother Satyrus St. Ambrose beseeches God to accept
propitiously his "brotherly service of priestly sacrifice" ..."
2. John Batman, the Founder of Victoria by James Bonwick (1867)
"Thus propitiously ended the voyage so inauspiciously began. Like the heroes of
ancient history, he had conquered the fates by his courage. ..."
3. The London Encyclopaedia, Or, Universal Dictionary of Science, Art by Thomas Tegg (1829)
"Spenser. Let not my words offend thee, My Maker, be propitious, while I speak '
Milton. So when a muse propitiously invites, Improve her favours, ..."
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