English adjective: advantageous | |||
1. | advantageous giving an advantage | ||
Samples | A contract advantageous to our country. Socially advantageous to entertain often. | ||
Similar | beneficial, discriminatory, good, plus, positive, preferential | ||
See also | expedient, opportune, profitable | ||
Antonyms | disadvantageous | ||
2. | advantageous appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness | ||
Similar | expedient | ||
Antonyms | inexpedient | ||