1590s, "furnishing advantages," formed in English from advantage + -ous, modeled on French avantageux (15c.). Related: Advantageously; advantageousness.
socially advantageous to entertain often
a contract advantageous to our country
adumbration
advance
advanced
advancement
advantage
advantageous
advent
Adventist
adventitious
adventure
adventurer
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