Definition for PRO-PI'TIOUS

PRO-PI'TIOUS, a. [L. propitius.]

  1. Favorable; kind; applied to men.
  2. Disposed to be gracious or merciful; ready to forgive sins and bestow blessings; applied to God.
  3. Favorable; as, a propitious season.

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