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Favourable

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Favourable is an adjective meaning Apt to win favour; pleasing.

Meaning

Apt to win favour; pleasing.

More Meanings

  1. Expressing or indicating favour or goodwill; approving, encouraging.
  2. Useful or helpful.
  3. Convenient or at a suitable time; opportune.
  4. Auspicious or lucky.

Example Sentences

We made quick progress, due to favourable winds.
The proposal has received many favourable comments.
She says that she was born under a favourable star.
The rain stopped at a favourable time for our tennis match.

Word Forms

Synonyms for favourable

Depending on context, synonyms include good, pleasing, approving, encouraging, positive, advantageous.

goodpleasingapprovingencouragingpositiveadvantageoushelpfulusefulpropitiousconvenienthandyopportunesuitableauspiciousluckyindulgenthighprosperousfavorableapprobativeapprobatory

Antonyms for favourable

Common opposites include bad, displeasing, unfavorable, disapproving, discouraging, negative.

baddispleasingunfavorabledisapprovingdiscouragingnegativeunfavourableunhelpfulinconvenientinopportuneinauspiciousunlucky

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include propitious, favorable, auspicious, approving, lucky, approbatory.

propitiousfavorableauspiciousapprovingluckyapprobatoryapprobativeencouragingprosperousconvenientopportunepleasingindulgentfollowinghighfavourablyfavorablyfavoredfavouredfavour

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