favorably

adverb

Definition of favorablynext
1
as in nicely
in a pleasing way her violin teacher has been favorably impressed with her progress

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

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2
as in positively
in an approving manner most critics reviewed the movie favorably

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Recent Examples of favorably As of 2025, Obama was seen favorably by a whopping ninety-six per cent of Democrats. — Austin Elias-De Jesus, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 Buyer said Anthropic's move could be seen favorably if the funds support retraining or help workers find alternative employment when the technology disrupts their jobs. — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026 According to Gallup, 77% of Americans view free enterprise favorably. — Jason Thurlkill, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 In sum, The Godfather trilogy would be remembered even more favorably had there never been a third film. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 In our view, the 18V drills compare favorably with any competition and are available at reasonable prices. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 That review revealed hundreds of daycares were cited for severe rule violations while being rated favorably in the state’s Quality Rated program, a three-star rating system meant to demonstrate quality commitments beyond basic licensing. — Justin Price, AJC.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Forty-three percent of Americans view Democrats favorably, compared with 35% who view Republicans positively; importantly, Democrats have a solid advantage among independents. — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Gallup has noted that the Democratic Party has typically been viewed more favorably since 1992, averaging 49 percent compared with the Republican Party’s 44 percent average. — Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 13 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorably
  1. nicely
  2. positively
  3. well
  4. great
  5. deliciously
  6. delightfully
  7. finely
  8. enjoyably
Adverb
  • Portugal defender Antonio Silva, signed from Benfica in the summer, is settling in nicely.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • To put it nicely, that’s just not who Brown has been in this league.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of nicely
Adverb
  • Unlike the High Church Swift, Defoe was a puritan (in many things), and where the former was suspicious of the economic instrumentalization that turned people into commodities, the latter was positively bullish on the market economy.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Lawrence also noted that becoming a mom has positively impacted her career.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of positively
Adverb
  • The trend marks a stark turn from earlier this decade, when sellers often received well above their asking price as home shoppers empowered by rock-bottom mortgage rates fueled a buying frenzy that sent home prices soaring.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Technique works well in testing This strategy optimizes both the transport and perovskite layers together, driving efficiency and durability to record levels.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of well
Adverb
  • Last year for my birthday, two of my closest friends gifted me this beautiful Bellocchi casserole, which worked great alongside the yellows and greens of the sunflowers as an unconventional but perfect salad bowl.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026
  • To this end, Ochs is offering some great-looking, sexy dresses and going-out tops for spring.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of great
Adverb
  • But these townswomen — whether the undersexed Bakerwoman (Ella Bruccoleri ) or the prim, cruel busybody the Tailor’s Wife (a deliciously scheming Elizabeth Debicki) — are deeply unhappy with their own lot in life.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Swirls of caramel, cream, and espresso brown give classic tips a deliciously decadent upgrade, no barista required.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of deliciously
Adverb
  • Witty, bitter, flamboyant, and emotionally grounded, the dialogue swings, delightfully, between intimate exchanges and grandiloquent soliloquies, capturing the vulnerability of idealists in the face of evil.
    — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Made in the same traditional way that originated in Brittany, France and has been passed down for generations, the cookies are delightfully light and crispy, finished with a dark chocolate coating.
    — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of delightfully
Adverb
  • Combine 1 large red or yellow onion, finely chopped, 3 celery stalks, finely chopped, 1 large carrot, peeled, finely chopped, 1 tsp.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Even within the world of sports ownership and equities, things are being sliced and diced more finely.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of finely
Adverb
  • The movie follows two neighboring farmers in Devon, enjoyably both called Derek, one of whom, Derek Gow, is a rewilding conservationist, and the other, Derek Banbury, an intensive dairy farmer.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The Hunting Wives, season two The enjoyably ridiculous sapphic drama starring Malin Akerman and Brittany Snow will bring back most of the cast with several big additions, including John Stamos, Dale Dickey, and WNBA All-Star Angel Reese.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of enjoyably

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“Favorably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorably. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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