Meaning of the word propitious in English

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propitious

US /prəˈpɪʃ.əs/
UK /prəˈpɪʃ.əs/

Adjective

1.

likely to result in success, or showing signs of success:

Example:
With the economy in recession, it was not a propitious time to start a company.
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