favourable

• favorable (American)

Middle English, from Old French favorable, from Latin favorabilis, from favor.

• IPA^(key): /ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl/

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favourable (comparative more favourable, superlative most favourable)

1. Pleasing, encouraging or approving.

   Synonyms: approving, encouraging, good, pleasing

   Antonyms: bad, discouraging, displeasing, unfavorable

   The candidate wearing the business suite made a favourable impression.

2. Useful or helpful.

   Synonyms: advantageous, helpful, useful

   Antonym: unhelpful

   We made quick progress, due to favourable winds.

3. Convenient or at a suitable time; opportune.

   Synonyms: convenient, good, handy, opportune, suitable

   Antonyms: bad, inconvenient, inopportune, unsuitable

   The rain stopped at a favourable time for our tennis match.

4. Auspicious or lucky.

   Synonyms: auspicious, fortunate, lucky

   Antonyms: inauspicious, unfavourable, unlucky

   She says that she was born under a favourable star.

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