favorable

American  

[fey-ver-uh-buhl, feyv-ruh-] / ˈfeɪ vər ə bəl, ˈfeɪv rə- /

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.

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Other Word Forms

• favorableness noun
• favorably adverb
• nonfavorable adjective
• nonfavorableness noun
• nonfavorably adverb
• overfavorable adjective
• overfavorableness noun
• overfavorably adverb
• prefavorable adjective
• prefavorably adverb
• quasi-favorable adjective
• quasi-favorably adverb

Etymology

Origin of favorable

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

Example Sentences

Consumer prices are likely to have risen quicker than in the previous month on less favorable base effects, ANZ Research analysts said.

From The Wall Street Journal

NBF says the ratio measuring home price to income is now at its most favorable level in five years.

From The Wall Street Journal

Grail reported a “favorable trend” for 12 deadly cancers and submitted its FDA premarket approval application in January.

From Barron's

“We continue to hold a favorable view of Carvana’s growth trajectory and competitive position,” they write.

From The Wall Street Journal

With an attorney on the plaintiffs’ side of the lawsuit colluding with the city’s team, the city could settle the claims on favorable terms.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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