advantageous

C1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˌædvənˈteɪd͡ʒ(i)əs/ See IPA manual

Freq #31312

Meanings

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adj
Giving a benefit or putting one in a better position.

The deal proved highly advantageous to both companies.

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Synonyms

1 adj · giving a benefit or putting... profitable useful gainful

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Phrases (1)

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socially advantageous
helpful in building relationships or improving one's position among other people

Adverb + adjective

Etymology

From advantage + -ous or from Middle French avantageus (French avantageux). See advantage.

avantageus Middle French

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Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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