favorable

adjective

fa·vor·able ˈfā-v(ə-)rə-bəl

ˈfā-vər-bəl

Synonyms of favorable next

: disposed to favor : partial

taking a favorable attitude toward our request

: expressing approval : commendatory

The movie received a favorable review.

: giving a result that is in one's favor

a favorable comparison

: affirmative

a favorable reply

: winning approval : pleasing

a favorable impression

: tending to promote or facilitate : advantageous

a favorable wind

: marked by success

a favorable demonstration of a new invention

favorability

ˌfā-v(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē

ˌfā-vər-

noun

favorableness noun

favorably

ˈfā-v(ə-)rə-blē

ˈfā-vər-blē

adverb

Choose the Right Synonym for favorable

favorable, auspicious, propitious mean pointing toward a happy outcome.

favorable implies that the persons involved are approving or helpful or that the circumstances are advantageous.

favorable weather conditions

auspicious applies to something taken as a sign or omen promising success before or at the start of an event.

an auspicious beginning

propitious may also apply to beginnings but often implies a continuing favorable condition.

a propitious time for starting a business

Examples of favorable in a Sentence

The new play got many favorable reviews. He was given a favorable recommendation. Early test results were favorable.

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The filing also details the company's legal proceedings, including a favorable judgment in a trademark infringement lawsuit. —

Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 Overnight and into Monday morning, fire crews took advantage of favorable conditions, building up the containment line around the blaze. —

Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024 As Michigan’s presidential results slowly came in around 10:30, Hoekstra announced a favorable trend for Trump. —

Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024 Under a Trump presidency, expectations are for digital currencies such as bitcoin to scale to new heights due to a more favorable regulatory regime. —

Fred Imbert, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for favorable