favorable

adjective

fa·vor·able | \ ˈfā-v(ə-)rə-bəl

, ˈfā-vər-bəl\

Definition of favorable

1a : disposed to favor : partial taking a favorable attitude toward our request

b : expressing approval : commendatory The movie received a favorable review.

c : giving a result that is in one's favor a favorable comparison

d : affirmative a favorable reply

2 : winning approval : pleasing a favorable impression

3a : tending to promote or facilitate : advantageous a favorable wind

b : marked by success a favorable demonstration of a new invention

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Other Words from favorable

favorability \ ˌfā-v(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē

, ˌfā-vər- \ noun

favorableness noun

favorably \ ˈfā-v(ə-)rə-blē

, ˈfā-vər-blē \ adverb

Choose the Right Synonym for favorable

favorable, auspicious, propitious mean pointing toward a happy outcome. favorable implies that the persons involved are approving or helpful or that the circumstances are advantageous. favorable weather conditions auspicious applies to something taken as a sign or omen promising success before or at the start of an event. an auspicious beginning propitious may also apply to beginnings but often implies a continuing favorable condition. a propitious time for starting a business

Examples of favorable in a Sentence

The new play got many favorable reviews. He was given a favorable recommendation. Early test results were favorable.

Recent Examples on the Web

This plan was carried out even though General Eisenhower had to postpone the hour of attack 24 hours awaiting favorable weather. — Popular Mechanics, "How the D-Day Invasion Was Planned," 6 June 2019 That fee was recommended by ISU's Student Government Association after a favorable student referendum. — Chicago Tribune, Post-Tribune, "State briefs," 3 June 2019 Some fear an endorsement of Johnson—or any Tory leader—might not land well with the UK public, which does not have a particularly favorable view (paywall) of Trump. — Jackie Bischof, Quartz, "Who is welcoming Donald Trump’s UK visit—and who is wary," 2 June 2019 In the ultimate Netflix crossover reference, the streaming giant gave Barb a more favorable fate (and a rather bad*ss one, TBH) on its Twitter account. — Sara Delgado, Teen Vogue, ""Stranger Things" Favorite Barb Got a Reimagined Ending, Thanks to Netflix," 17 Dec. 2018 The weather appears to be favorable for a launch, with the U.S. Air Force’s weather team on the coast giving a 90 percent chance of conditions that could support a launch. — Marco Santana, OrlandoSentinel.com, "R2D2-like robot going to space from Florida on SpaceX rocket," 27 June 2018 The job outlook for this profession, which typically only requires a bachelor’s degree, is favorable. — Erika Rose, Post-Tribune, "IU Northwest actuarial science students reach finals in international competition," 7 June 2018 How long Breed’s favorable rating will last remains to be seen. — Matier & Ross, SFChronicle.com, "SF Mayor-elect London Breed coming into office with plenty of support," 2 July 2018 This card also has less favorable Ultimate Rewards redemptions than the Reserve, when booking through Chase's travel portal. — Ryan Craggs, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Best Travel Credit Card," 2 July 2018

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