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favourable adjective [ ˈfeɪv(ə)rəb(ə)l ]

• expressing approval.
• "the exhibitions received favourable reviews"
Similar: approving, commendatory, commending, praising, complimentary, flattering, glowing, appreciative, enthusiastic, good, pleasing, agreeable, successful, positive, rave, affirmative, assenting, agreeing, concurring, in the affirmative, encouraging, reassuring, supportive, in one's favour,
Opposite: unfavourable, critical, negative,
• to the advantage of someone or something.
• "favourable conditions for vegetation growth"
Similar: advantageous, beneficial, of benefit, in one's favour, on one's side, helpful, good, right, conducive, convenient, suitable, fit, fitting, appropriate, propitious, auspicious, hopeful, promising, fair, encouraging,
Opposite: disadvantageous,
Origin: Middle English: via Old French from Latin favorabilis, from favor (see favour).


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