Adjective
- 1. advantageous (vs. disadvantageous), beneficial, good, plus, positive, discriminatory, preferential, expedient, opportune, profitable
- usage: giving an advantage; "a contract advantageous to our country"; "socially advantageous to entertain often"
- 2. advantageous, expedient (vs. inexpedient)
- usage: appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
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