advantageous

adjective

ad·​van·​ta·​geous ˌad-ˌvan-ˈtā-jəs 

-vən-

: giving an advantage : favorable

an advantageous opportunity

advantageously adverb

advantageousness noun

Synonyms

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

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Setting up your trusts in states that are leaders in modifying trust laws in progressive ways to address tax law and other changes from the inception of the trust can prove advantageous for the reasons illustrated in the preceding paragraph. —Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025

And while the Panthers could rescind the tender at any point, putting $3.27 million on hold for a minor role player isn’t all that advantageous for a team that needs to upgrade several spots. —Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2025

Those picks would be advantageous for a team with as many holes as Minnesota. —Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025

Nonalcoholic beverages are advantageous not just for those who are wary of the health risks of alcohol, but also for the businesses serving them. —Ash Reynolds, NBC News, 19 Jan. 2025

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

Kids Definition

advantageous

adjective

ad·​van·​ta·​geous ˌad-ˌvan-ˈtā-jəs 

-vən-

: giving an advantage : helpful, favorable

advantageously adverb

advantageousness noun