Meaning of favorable in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈfeɪv(ə)rəb(ə)l/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   favorable

   Definitions

   1. very favorable or advantageous

   Examples

   • « a golden opportunity »

   Synonyms

   • auspicious
2. 2. favorably disposed

   Examples

   • « not antagonistic »
   • « a government favorable to our interests »

   Synonyms

   • friendly
3. 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. 4. at a convenient or suitable time

   Examples

   • « an opportune time to receive guests »

   Synonyms

   • convenient
5. 5. granting what has been desired or requested

   Examples

   • « a favorable reply »
   • « a positive answer »

   Synonyms

   • affirmative
   • affirmatory

6. 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

   • approving
   • approbative
   • approbatory
   • plausive
   • indulgent
   • pleasing

   Antonyms

   • unfavorable
   • unfavourable
7. 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

See also

• propitious