'Propitious' is a word borrowed from French 'propicieus'. The word entered the English language some time around the 15th century.
propitious [adjective] [15th century]
- favorably disposed
- benevolent
- being a good omen
- auspicious
- tending to favor
- advantageous
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Etymology: Middle English 'propycyous' from Anglo-French 'propicius' from Latin 'propitius' probably from 'pro-' for + 'petere' to seek
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