Thorn Wilde Posted April 20, 2019 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
Mikiesboy Posted April 20, 2019 Author 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
Thorn Wilde Posted April 20, 2019 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
mollyhousemouse Posted April 20, 2019 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
Site Moderator Reader1810 Posted April 20, 2019 Site Moderator 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
mollyhousemouse Posted April 20, 2019 Posted April 20, 2019 time for Saturday errands, see all y'all later 5
MacGreg Posted April 20, 2019 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
Mikiesboy Posted April 20, 2019 Author Posted April 20, 2019 24 minutes ago, MacGreg said: Love it. New one for me. it was new to me also, Sir. 4
MacGreg Posted April 20, 2019 Posted April 20, 2019 9 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said: it was new to me also, Sir. Hello, boy. 4
Mikiesboy Posted April 20, 2019 Author Posted April 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, MacGreg said: Hello, boy. Good afternoon, Sir. 👦 3 1
MacGreg Posted April 20, 2019 Posted April 20, 2019 Just now, Mikiesboy said: Good afternoon, Sir. 👦 Having a nice day? 2 1
Site Moderator Reader1810 Posted April 20, 2019 Site Moderator 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
Mikiesboy Posted April 20, 2019 Author 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
MacGreg Posted April 20, 2019 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
Mikiesboy Posted April 20, 2019 Author 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
MacGreg Posted April 20, 2019 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
Mikiesboy Posted April 20, 2019 Author 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
MacGreg Posted April 20, 2019 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
Mikiesboy Posted April 20, 2019 Author 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
MacGreg Posted April 20, 2019 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
Parker Owens Posted April 20, 2019 Posted April 20, 2019 Happy Saturday everyone. Getting ready to sing tonight ... and quiche is in the oven... 2 3
Mikiesboy Posted April 20, 2019 Author 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
MacGreg Posted April 20, 2019 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
MacGreg Posted April 20, 2019 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
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