favorable

[ fey-ver-uh-buhl, feyv-ruh- ]

adjective

1. characterized by approval or support; positive:

   a favorable report.

2. creating or winning favor; pleasing:

   to make a favorable impression.

3. affording advantage, opportunity, or convenience; advantageous:

   a favorable position.

4. (of an answer) granting what is desired.
5. boding well; propitious:

   The signs are favorable for a new start.

Other Words From

• favor·a·ble·ness noun
• favor·a·bly adverb
• non·favor·a·ble adjective
• non·favor·a·ble·ness noun
• non·favor·a·bly adverb
• over·favor·a·ble adjective
• over·favor·a·ble·ness noun
• over·favor·a·bly adverb
• pre·favor·a·ble adjective
• pre·favor·a·bly adverb
• quasi-favor·a·ble adjective
• quasi-favor·a·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of favorable¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, from Anglo-French, Middle French, from Latin favōrābilis; equivalent to favor + -able

Example Sentences

For crypto advocates, the election has renewed optimism and created an opportunity for a more favorable regulatory environment.

From Salon

This, combined with modest business investment spending, serves as the foundation for a favorable earnings environment, Haworth said.

From Salon

Ariel Cohen, the lead meteorologist at the National Weather Service’s Oxnard office, called the area a “favorable corridor” for Southern California’s Santa Ana winds, which have fueled many of those recent fires.

From Los Angeles Times

Light winds coming from the ocean and favorable humidity levels Sunday helped authorities in the effort to contain the fire, which started Wednesday morning amid an extreme Santa Ana wind event.

From Los Angeles Times

This region is one that has seen many fires over the years, especially in the autumn when Santa Ana winds pick up along this “favorable corridor” for the dry, blustery winds, Cohen said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• appropriate
• beneficial
• benign
• convenient
• encouraging
• fair
• helpful
• pleasant
• pleasing
• suitable
• useful