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auspicious
/ɔːˈspɪʃəs/
This word is generally used in formal or professional contexts. You will often see it in writing, such as news reports or business letters, rather than in casual conversation. It is most commonly used to describe a beginning, a start, or a sign (e.g., "an auspicious beginning"). It focuses on the feeling that things will go well in the future based on current evidence.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon in the university library, Chloe is procrastinating while Fatima is deep into a textbook.
Chloe Smith
Just found a $20 bill in my jeans. Pretty auspicious start to this study sesh, right?
Fatima
Unless you use it for caffeine instead of a nap, I wouldn't bet on it.
💡
Chloe uses 'auspicious' to describe her unexpected find as a positive omen for her studying. Fatima responds with a dry, skeptical tone, using the phrasal verb 'bet on it' to express doubt about Chloe's productivity despite the good luck.