favorable
UK spellingfavourable
- 1Showing that you like or agree with someone or something.
The teacher wrote a favorable note at the top of my report.
Most people in town have a favorable opinion of the new park.
Similarpositive, approving, good, complimentary, glowing
Oppositeunfavorable, negative, hostile, critical
- 2Helping you, or making it easier to do something.
Favorable winds helped the boat reach the island early.
The warm, dry weather was favorable for planting.
Similaradvantageous, beneficial, good, helpful, attractive
Oppositeunfavorable, adverse, disadvantageous
- 3Likely to make people like or think well of someone or something.
She wanted to make a favorable first impression on her new boss.
The new photos show the old hotel in a favorable light.
Similarpositive, good, pleasing, agreeable, flattering
Oppositeunfavorable, negative, unflattering, bad
- 4Happening at a good or handy time.
We waited for a favorable moment to ask Dad if we could borrow the car.
The bus came at a favorable time, just as it started to snow.
Similaropportune, suitable, convenient, right, good
Oppositeunfavorable, inopportune, inconvenient, unsuitable
- 5Lucky, or seeming to bring good luck.
He took the rainbow as a favorable sign for the trip.
The fortune teller said the stars were favorable for a wedding in June.
Similarauspicious, promising, good, lucky, propitious
Oppositeinauspicious, unfavorable, unlucky, ominous
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Origin
From Latin favōrābilis, from favor. It is favor + -able.