favorably

adverb

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

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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 Animal research suggests kidney beans can favorably shift gut bacteria and reduce inflammatory markers associated with a high-fat diet, Cassetty noted. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026 American Fusion said the results compared favorably with several pre-test engineering expectations, although the company has not yet released detailed technical data. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026 The poll, conducted by the firm Normington Petts and viewed by Semafor, found that voters in Democratic primaries view crypto less favorably than oil companies; Wall Street; or data centers. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 31 July 2026 Meanwhile, Fauci described Biden more favorably while seemingly pointing out the former president’s age getting the better of him, an issue that would ultimately drive Biden out of the 2024 presidential election. — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026 Yet the league has faced criticism that its middle tier doesn’t compare favorably alongside the rival SEC. — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Analysts on Wall Street generally reacted favorably to the results, with many firms raising their price targets on the stock. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 30 July 2026 More Democratic voters view socialism favorably than those who say the same of capitalism, 66 percent to 42. — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026 The unity shown in Ankara will only stimulate additional doubts over Moscow’s capacity to end the conflict favorably. — Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorably
  1. nicely
  2. positively
  3. well
  4. great
  5. deliciously
  6. delightfully
  7. finely
  8. enjoyably
Adverb
  • The timing shook out nicely, considering Berg would go on to be tapped to succeed Don Garber as MLS’ next commissioner and has subsequently been tasked with unloading his sizable ownership stake in LAFC.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Cyrus, 64, cleaned up nicely in a black John Varvatos suit, leaving his the collar of his white shirt unbuttoned.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of nicely
Adverb
  • Frederick said that how Howard has handled unenrollment and reenrollment can contribute positively to the school’s image.
    — Matt Brown, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Nicole Kidman’s jet set summer continues with its most recent stop in Mykonos, Greece, where the actress was positively glowing alongside Lioness co-star Zoe Saldaña.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of positively
Adverb
  • The yellow metal has endured a tough six months, sitting well below its all-time high achieved earlier this year after a blistering rally that extended through and beyond 2025.
    — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Skall Studio is a mainstay on the Copenhagen Fashion Week schedule, best known for its billowing cotton prairie dresses, chic linen suits, and cozy woolen sweaters.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of well
Adverb
  • Otherwise, little of note links the great-fielding, average-hitting Bader to the formerly average-fielding, exceptional-hitting Kent.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
  • Because the phone had no active primary line, calls had to be placed through WhatsApp, but texting worked great and the cellular data actually felt faster than my standard home carrier.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of great
Adverb
  • When worn with a chic cut-out dress or linen maxi, dad sneakers become deliciously subversive.
    — Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 29 July 2026
  • At 43, Laferte’s vocal cords have reached a decadent peak — angry and ragged, deliciously wounded.
    — Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of deliciously
Adverb
  • The director got delightfully weird and downright hilarious in his first Marvel outing—but where was that magic the second time around?
    — EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Their noses and the inside of their ears and their long tongue muscles were delightfully pink, the color of a crayon.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of delightfully
Adverb
  • The researchers can finely adjust the final temperature by balancing the two effects.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
  • Parmesan, finely grated (about ½ cup), tossing constantly until melted into sauce and adding more pasta cooking liquid a couple of tablespoonfuls at a time to loosen sauce if needed.
    — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026
Definition of finely
Adverb
  • Lowe used to be a member of a much larger and more popular right-wing populist party, Nigel Farage’s Reform, but he was forced out in an enjoyably catty and melodramatic schism after calling for mass deportations.
    — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of enjoyably

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