Propitiation vs. Propitious — What's the Difference?

Propitiation is the act of appeasing or making well-disposed a deity, thus incurring divine favor or avoiding divine retribution. While some use the term interchangeably with expiation, others draw a sharp distinction between the two.

Presenting favorable circumstances or showing signs of a favorable outcome; auspicious

The act of propitiating.

Merciful or kindly

Something that propitiates, especially a conciliatory offering to a god.

Favorable; benevolent.

The act of propitiating; placation, atonement, similar to expiation but with the added concept of appeasement of anger.

Advantageous.

(theology) The death of Christ as a basis for the forgiveness of sin.

Characteristic of a good omen.

The act of appeasing the wrath and conciliating the favor of an offended person; the act of making propitious.

(archaic) Favorably disposed towards someone.

That which propitiates; atonement or atoning sacrifice; specifically, the influence or effects of the death of Christ in appeasing the divine justice, and conciliating the divine favor.

Convenient; auspicious; favorable; kind; as, a propitious season; a propitious breeze.

The act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity

Hence, kind; gracious; merciful; helpful; - said of a person or a divinity.

The act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)

Presenting favorable circumstances;