Adjective: advantageous ,ad-vun'tey-jus
- Giving an advantage
"it is socially advantageous to entertain often"; "a contract advantageous to our country";
- favorable [US], favourable [Brit, Cdn]
- Appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
"His advantageous position in the company allowed him to secure the best deals"
See also: beneficial, discriminatory, expedient, good, opportune, plus, positive, preferential, profitable
Antonym: disadvantageous
Encyclopedia: Advantageous