Advantageous — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌad-ˌvan-ˈtā-jəs/ ad·van·ta·geous

Meaning & Definition of Advantageous

Advantageous (adjective)

  1. giving an advantage, favorable

Advantageous (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being

    "a trade agreement that is advantageous to both countries"

    similar: benefic, beneficent, beneficial, benignant, favorable, friendly, good, helpful, kindly, profitable, salutary
    related: gratifying, rewarding, satisfying, auspicious, promising, propitious, advisable, desirable, healthful, healthy, salubrious, salutiferous, wholesome, gainful, lucrative, remunerative, ameliorative, amelioratory, bettering, constructive, supportive
    opposite: bad, disadvantageous, unfavorable, unfriendly, unhelpful, unprofitable
    near: damaging, deleterious, harmful, injurious, insalubrious

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Advantageous

The most common words with a similar meaning to Advantageous:

benefic, beneficent, beneficial, benignant, favorable, friendly, good, helpful, kindly, profitable, salutary

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Advantageous

Words with the opposite meaning of Advantageous:

bad, disadvantageous, unfavorable, unfriendly, unhelpful, unprofitable

Related Words for Advantageous

gratifying, rewarding, satisfying, auspicious, promising, propitious, advisable, desirable, healthful, healthy, salubrious, salutiferous, wholesome, gainful, lucrative, remunerative, ameliorative, amelioratory, bettering, constructive, supportive

Near Antonyms of Advantageous

damaging, deleterious, harmful, injurious, insalubrious

Word Forms of Advantageous

Derived words: advantageously (adverb), advantageousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Advantageous

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

First known use: 1550

Frequently Asked Questions about Advantageous

What does "Advantageous" mean?

"Advantageous" means giving an advantage, favorable. As an adjective, it is defined as: giving an advantage, favorable.

What is another word for "Advantageous"?

Other words for "Advantageous" include benefic, beneficent, beneficial, benignant, favorable, friendly, good and helpful. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Advantageous" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Advantageous"?

There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Advantageous". Common alternatives include benefic, beneficent, beneficial, benignant, favorable, friendly, good, helpful, kindly and profitable.

What is the opposite of "Advantageous"?

Antonyms of "Advantageous" include bad, disadvantageous, unfavorable, unfriendly, unhelpful and unprofitable. Near antonyms include damaging, deleterious, harmful and injurious.

How do you use "Advantageous" in a sentence?

Examples of "Advantageous" in a sentence: "a trade agreement that is advantageous to both countries".

Is "Advantageous" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Advantageous" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Advantageous"?

"Advantageous" is pronounced /ˌad-ˌvan-ˈtā-jəs/ and divided into syllables as ad·van·ta·geous.

What is the origin of the word "Advantageous"?

"Advantageous" comes from borrowed from Middle French avantageus, avantajose, from avantage advantage:1 + -eus, -ose -ous. First known use: 1550.