advantageous

adjective

ad·​van·​ta·​geous ˌad-ˌvan-ˈtā-jəs How to pronounce advantageous (audio)
-vən-
: giving an advantage : favorable
an advantageous opportunity
advantageously adverb
advantageousness noun

Examples of advantageous in a Sentence

Her experience placed her in an advantageous position to apply for the job. a trade agreement that is advantageous to both countries
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This time-saving benefit is particularly advantageous during the busy holiday shopping period. Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 18 Nov. 2024 Keep in mind that bucks and does often bed within the same block, but bucks tend to bed at higher elevations or in areas that are more advantageous. Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024 This will create a clear opportunity for the Republicans to seize even more advantageous ground on foreign policy, especially if the Democrats maintain an embrace of liberal interventionism that fails to resonate with the electorate. Dan Caldwell, Foreign Affairs, 13 Nov. 2024 Business leaders trained in the pros and cons of industry self-regulation will be better positioned to advocate for its use when advantageous. Eric Reicin, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for advantageous 

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Middle French avantageus, avantajose, from avantage advantage entry 1 + -eus, -ose -ous

First Known Use

1550, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of advantageous was in 1550

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“Advantageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advantageous. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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advantageous

adjective
ad·​van·​ta·​geous ˌad-ˌvan-ˈtā-jəs How to pronounce advantageous (audio)
-vən-
: giving an advantage : helpful, favorable
advantageously adverb
advantageousness noun

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