Thorn Wilde Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 (edited) Since words and language and so on is a theme here, I thought I'd share this thing I wrote after doing some research on the word Easter a few years ago. I'll put it here in case anyone might find it interesting. Edited April 20, 2019 by Thorn Wilde 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikiesboy Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 Morning ... have a nice day. propitious adjective | pruh-PISH-us Definition 1 : favorably disposed : benevolent 2 : being a good omen : auspicious 3 : tending to favor : advantageous Propitious, which comes to us through Middle English from the Latin word propitius, is a synonym of favorable and auspicious. All three essentially mean "pointing toward a happy outcome," with some differences of emphasis. Favorable implies that someone or something involved in a situation is approving or helpful ("a favorable recommendation"), or that circumstances are advantageous ("favorable weather conditions"). Auspicious usually applies to a sign or omen that promises success before or at the start of an event ("an auspicious beginning"). Propitious may also apply to beginnings, but it often suggests a continuing promising condition ("propitious conditions for an alliance"). 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorn Wilde Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said: Morning ... have a nice day. propitious adjective | pruh-PISH-us Definition 1 : favorably disposed : benevolent 2 : being a good omen : auspicious 3 : tending to favor : advantageous Propitious, which comes to us through Middle English from the Latin word propitius, is a synonym of favorable and auspicious. All three essentially mean "pointing toward a happy outcome," with some differences of emphasis. Favorable implies that someone or something involved in a situation is approving or helpful ("a favorable recommendation"), or that circumstances are advantageous ("favorable weather conditions"). Auspicious usually applies to a sign or omen that promises success before or at the start of an event ("an auspicious beginning"). Propitious may also apply to beginnings, but it often suggests a continuing promising condition ("propitious conditions for an alliance"). Morning, tim! That's a great word. Thank you. Edited April 20, 2019 by Thorn Wilde 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyhousemouse Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Mikiesboy said: Morning ... have a nice day. propitious adjective | pruh-PISH-us Definition 1 : favorably disposed : benevolent 2 : being a good omen : auspicious 3 : tending to favor : advantageous morning to you too tim xo i've been mispronouncing this word forever, PRO, instead of pruh. it is a good word, one i'm trying to figure out how use thanks for putting it out here 💛 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Moderator Reader1810 Posted April 20, 2019 Site Moderator Share Posted April 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Mikiesboy said: Morning ... have a nice day. propitious adjective | pruh-PISH-us Definition 1 : favorably disposed : benevolent 2 : being a good omen : auspicious 3 : tending to favor : advantageous Propitious, which comes to us through Middle English from the Latin word propitius, is a synonym of favorable and auspicious. All three essentially mean "pointing toward a happy outcome," with some differences of emphasis. Favorable implies that someone or something involved in a situation is approving or helpful ("a favorable recommendation"), or that circumstances are advantageous ("favorable weather conditions"). Auspicious usually applies to a sign or omen that promises success before or at the start of an event ("an auspicious beginning"). Propitious may also apply to beginnings, but it often suggests a continuing promising condition ("propitious conditions for an alliance"). Good morning, tim. Cool word. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyhousemouse Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 time for Saturday errands, see all y'all later 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGreg Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 7 hours ago, Mikiesboy said: Morning ... have a nice day. propitious adjective | pruh-PISH-us Definition 1 : favorably disposed : benevolent 2 : being a good omen : auspicious 3 : tending to favor : advantageous Propitious, which comes to us through Middle English from the Latin word propitius, is a synonym of favorable and auspicious. All three essentially mean "pointing toward a happy outcome," with some differences of emphasis. Favorable implies that someone or something involved in a situation is approving or helpful ("a favorable recommendation"), or that circumstances are advantageous ("favorable weather conditions"). Auspicious usually applies to a sign or omen that promises success before or at the start of an event ("an auspicious beginning"). Propitious may also apply to beginnings, but it often suggests a continuing promising condition ("propitious conditions for an alliance"). Love it. New one for me. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikiesboy Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 24 minutes ago, MacGreg said: Love it. New one for me. it was new to me also, Sir. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGreg Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 9 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said: it was new to me also, Sir. Hello, boy. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikiesboy Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, MacGreg said: Hello, boy. Good afternoon, Sir. 👦 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGreg Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 Just now, Mikiesboy said: Good afternoon, Sir. 👦 Having a nice day? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Moderator Reader1810 Posted April 20, 2019 Site Moderator Share Posted April 20, 2019 11 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said: it was new to me also, Sir. Hey tim. It was new to me, too. I must say, I also love that I can listen to the pronunciation of the word, because sometimes the spelled out pronunciation can be a little tricky at least for me anyway. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikiesboy Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 1 minute ago, MacGreg said: Having a nice day? Yes, Sir thank You. i suppose that depends on Your definition of nice, Sir. But i did some writing and baked some cookies. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGreg Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 Just now, Mikiesboy said: Yes, Sir thank You. i suppose that depends on Your definition of nice, Sir. But i did some writing and baked some cookies. That sounds nice to me. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikiesboy Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 Just now, MacGreg said: That sounds nice to me. yes, those things are nice. i've been pleased with my writing lately, Sir. Michael was pleased with the cookies. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGreg Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said: yes, those things are nice. i've been pleased with my writing lately, Sir. Michael was pleased with the cookies. Then it's a win all around! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikiesboy Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 Just now, MacGreg said: Then it's a win all around! yes Sir .. all around. i hope Your Saturday has been pleasant also, Sir. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGreg Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 Just now, Mikiesboy said: yes Sir .. all around. i hope Your Saturday has been pleasant also, Sir. It's been pretty good. Nice day out. Mowed my back lawn earlier; the grass is already getting long from all of the moisture we had. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikiesboy Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 Just now, MacGreg said: It's been pretty good. Nice day out. Mowed my back lawn earlier; the grass is already getting long from all of the moisture we had. Nice. The sky is brighter first time since Thursday, Sir. Maybe the rain has stopped. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGreg Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 Just now, Mikiesboy said: Nice. The sky is brighter first time since Thursday, Sir. Maybe the rain has stopped. Let's hope so, for now. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGreg Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 The backyard's all ready for play time, btw. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Owens Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 Happy Saturday everyone. Getting ready to sing tonight ... and quiche is in the oven... 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikiesboy Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 Just now, MacGreg said: The backyard's all ready for play time, btw. That's wonderful,Sir. Are you having company tonight? Small gathering? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGreg Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Parker Owens said: Happy Saturday everyone. Getting ready to sing tonight ... and quiche is in the oven... Happy Saturday, Parker. Both the singing and the quiche sound great. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGreg Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said: That's wonderful,Sir. Are you having company tonight? Small gathering? Let's call it an informal Easter egg hunt. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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