advantageous

adjective

ad·​van·​ta·​geous ËŒad-ËŒvan-ˈtā-jÉ™s How to pronounce advantageous (audio)
-vən-
Synonyms of advantageousnext
: 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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And don't forget about mortgage points, too, which may be particularly advantageous for borrowers right now, particularly if the addition can result in a materially lower rate. Matt Richardson, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026 Gaumont and its controlling shareholders initially challenged the AMF’s ruling, arguing that some investors were seeking to force a buyout at an advantageous price. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026 Coleman can play all the positions, so expect Steve Sarkisian to move him around to create advantageous matchups. Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026 But the most important and advantageous potential outcome of the conflict by far would be a decisive uprising by the Iranian people themselves. Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026 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 27 Mar. 2026.

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advantageous

adjective
ad·​van·​ta·​geous ËŒad-ËŒvan-ˈtā-jÉ™s How to pronounce advantageous (audio)
-vən-
: giving an advantage : helpful, favorable
advantageously adverb
advantageousness noun

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