Meaning of favorable in English

Classifying Adjective
favorable
Definitions
1. very favorable or advantageous
Examples
- « a golden opportunity »
Synonyms
- auspicious
2. favorably disposed
Examples
- « not antagonistic »
- « a government favorable to our interests »
Synonyms
- friendly
3. tending to favor or bring good luck
Examples
- « miracles are auspicious accidents »
- « encouraging omens »
- « a favorable time to ask for a raise »
- « lucky stars »
- « a prosperous moment to make a decision »
Synonyms
- propitious
4. at a convenient or suitable time
Examples
- « an opportune time to receive guests »
Synonyms
- convenient
5. granting what has been desired or requested
Examples
- « a favorable reply »
- « a positive answer »
Synonyms
- affirmative
- affirmatory
Qualitative Adjective
favorable
Etymology
Middle English: via Old French from Latin favorabilis, from favor (see favor)
Definitions
1. encouraging or approving or pleasing
Examples
- « a favorable reply »
- « he received a favorable rating »
- « listened with a favorable ear »
- « made a favorable impression »
Synonyms
Antonyms
- unfavorable
- unfavourable
2. (of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate
Examples
- « the days were fair and the winds were favorable »
Synonyms
- following(a)
Antonyms
- unfavorable
- unfavourable

Pronunciation