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 China is now seen more favorably than the United States by respondents in most of the 36 countries surveyed by Pew. — Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026 Only 32% of Americans now view the Israeli government favorably, the lowest level in decades. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 14 July 2026 Fans laud its authentic original trilogy vibe, contrasting it favorably with Disney's controversial reboots. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 An unpublished version of a new 17-page rule viewable in the Federal Register includes one sentence about Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security favorably reviewing applications involving MGX semiconductors and servers bound for the UAE. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 10 July 2026 Only 42% of Democrats viewed capitalism favorably, while 66% had a positive view of socialism. — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 The poll found that both younger and older Democrats have warmed slightly on socialism since 2010, but Democrats under age 50 are much less likely to view capitalism favorably. — Steven Sloan, Fortune, 2 July 2026 In the summer of 2024, Gallup found that 47% of Democrats viewed Israel favorably, to just 26% who viewed the Palestinians favorably. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 July 2026 In addition, 78% rate the country’s economy favorably, indicating a high level of trust in the broader economic environment. — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorably
  1. nicely
  2. positively
  3. well
  4. great
  5. deliciously
  6. delightfully
  7. finely
  8. enjoyably
Adverb
  • Thierry Henry, the former Barcelona and France forward, put it nicely in an interview with Marca in May.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • Foods and habits to avoid at breakfast Not every breakfast plays nicely with GLP-1 drugs.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Definition of nicely
Adverb
  • The future of the microcollege movement remains uncertain, but alumni like Coyne believe their own futures have been positively shaped by the experience.
    — Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Tillis, who spent much of his time at the hearing complaining about the Biden administration, seemed positively inclined toward Blanche.
    — Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
Definition of positively
Adverb
  • The best way to maximise corners then is variety and tweaking existing approaches, which several teams have done well at this World Cup.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • The Hawks downed the Celtics 102-90, putting up their most well-rounded offensive outing.
    — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of well
Adverb
  • With its outdoor-friendly build, rich bass, and already more affordable price for a great-sounding speaker, this deal needs to be on your invitation list.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026
  • The community does not need another great-sounding but impossible-to-implement program.
    — Thomas J. Dart, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
Definition of great
Adverb
  • This breakfast recipe is deliciously easy—a quick stir-together batter, a simple edible decoration, and a light dusting of powdered sugar.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
  • Bradač’s proof—and its subsequent refinement—brings the walls deliciously close to touching.
    — Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 15 July 2026
Definition of deliciously
Adverb
  • Some of the most memorable in the area include the waterfront Hotel Eldorado, which was built a century ago, and the colorful and delightfully contemporary Hotel Zed.
    — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
  • What is a B-side to a band as delightfully peculiar as Pixies?
    — Ben Cardew, Pitchfork, 11 July 2026
Definition of delightfully
Adverb
  • Small shred These tiny holes are best used for finely grating hard cheeses like Parmesan or zesting citrus.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
  • Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.
    — Amy Verner, Vogue, 6 July 2026
Definition of finely
Adverb
  • Align your recurring activities with genuine interests to increase the likelihood of hours accumulating more naturally and enjoyably.
    — Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • To that end, here’s a selection of the best (and most enjoyably bad) literary film and TV coming to streaming services this month.
    — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026
Definition of enjoyably

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