Word: Auspiciously
Part of Speech: Adverb
Definition: "Auspiciously" means in a way that suggests success or good fortune. When something happens auspiciously, it is seen as a positive sign for the future.
Usage Instructions: You can use "auspiciously" to describe actions or events that start off in a favorable or promising manner. It often relates to beginnings, like starting a job, a project, or a celebration.
Example: - "He started his new job auspiciously on his birthday." (This means that starting the job on his birthday is seen as a good sign or lucky.)
Advanced Usage: In more formal writing, you might use "auspiciously" to describe events in contexts like ceremonies, investments, or decisions that have a significant impact on the future.
Word Variants: - Auspicious (adjective): This means favorable or suggesting that something good will happen. - Example: "The sunny weather was auspicious for the outdoor wedding." - Auspice (noun): This refers to a sign of what will happen in the future or support/approval. - Example: "The project was completed under the auspices of a well-known charity."
Different Meanings: - While "auspiciously" generally has a positive connotation, in context, it can also describe situations that are simply favorable or promising without being overly positive.
Synonyms: - Favorably - Promisingly - Fortuitously - Propitiously
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: - There aren't specific idioms or phrasal verbs that use "auspiciously," but you can use phrases like: - "Get off to a good start" (similar meaning). - "Set the stage for success" (implies creating conditions that are auspicious).