propitious

形容词 propitious:

1. presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs or success

1. People like to hear propitious sentences.
   人们都喜欢听吉利的话。
2. The circumstances were not propitious for further expansion of the company.
   这些情况不利于公司的进一步发展。
3. It was not a propitious time to start a new business.
   这个时候开张不吉利。

pro.pi.tious

adj.（形容词）
Presenting favorable circumstances; auspicious.See Synonyms at favorable
吉祥的：表明有利形势的；吉祥的参见 favorable
Kindly; gracious.
亲切的；和蔼的

来源：
Middle English propicius
中古英语 propicius
from Old French propicieux
源自 古法语 propicieux
from Latin propitius * see pet-
源自 拉丁语 propitius *参见 pet-

【引伸】
propi.tiously
adv.（副词）
propi.tiousness
n.（名词）