Meaning of favorable in English
Classifying Adjective
favorableDefinitions
1. very favorable or advantageousExamples
- « a golden opportunity »
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- 2. favorably disposed
Examples
- « not antagonistic »
- « a government favorable to our interests »
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- 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 »
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- 4. at a convenient or suitable time
Examples
- « an opportune time to receive guests »
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- 5. granting what has been desired or requested
Examples
- « a favorable reply »
- « a positive answer »
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Qualitative Adjective
favorableEtymology
Middle English: via Old French from Latin favorabilis, from favor (see favor)Definitions
1. encouraging or approving or pleasingExamples
- « a favorable reply »
- « he received a favorable rating »
- « listened with a favorable ear »
- « made a favorable impression »
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- 2. (of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate
Examples
- « the days were fair and the winds were favorable »
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