Synonyms of favorably

favorably

adverb

1

as in nicely

in a pleasing way

her violin teacher has been favorably impressed with her progress

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nicely
• well
• great
• deliciously
• delightfully
• finely
• enjoyably
• agreeably
• pleasantly
• happily
• sweetly
• beautifully
• splendidly
• excellently
• prettily
• gloriously
• wonderfully
• charmingly
• pleasurably
• pleasingly
• gratifyingly
• felicitously
• winningly
• dreamily
• enchantingly
• satisfyingly
• swimmingly
• magnificently
• palatably
• fetchingly
• welcomely
• advantageously
• delectably
• marvelously
• grandly
• superbly
• attractively
• helpfully
• handsomely
• fortunately
• sensationally
• appealingly
• blessedly
• luckily
• enticingly
• temptingly
• invitingly
• appetizingly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• badly
• ill
• unpleasantly
• disagreeably
• terribly
• awfully
• horribly
• dreadfully
• abominably
• vilely
• appallingly
• shockingly
• sickeningly
• horrendously
• horridly
• disgustingly
• distressingly
• annoyingly
• irritatingly
• vexingly

2

as in positively

in an approving manner

most critics reviewed the movie favorably

Synonyms & Similar Words

• positively
• approvingly
• appreciatively
• admiringly
• complimentarily
• respectfully
• lovingly
• reverently
• worshipfully
• regardfully

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• negatively
• unfavorably
• adversely
• disapprovingly
• scornfully
• disdainfully
• captiously
• hypercritically
• unflatteringly
• deploringly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of favorably

Both politicians polled more favorably with women and younger to middle-aged voters. — Terry Collins, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

Although the assessment is a critical tool, a player may still have a concussion despite completing the assessment favorably to the baseline. — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

The allegations, which Netanyahu denies, have energized his domestic opponents, some of whom are viewed more favorably in Abu Dhabi, ahead of critical Israeli elections next month; polls show the prime minister appears to be losing ground. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026

In July, the Pew Research Center found that for the first time in roughly two decades of global polling, the world now views China more favorably than the United States. — Adam Y. Liu, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2026

Some commenters also spoke favorably of Recology Davis, including several Recology employees and a representative of the Davis Chamber of Commerce. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Among adults under 35, nearly half now view socialism favorably. — Lori Janke, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

California’s present situation measurement tells us that current conditions are viewed very favorably. — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 28 Aug. 2026

According to Society For American Baseball Research (SABR) Defensive Index, the club measures favorably at each infield position. — Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026