favourable.
Apt to win favour; pleasing.
Meaning & usage
Apt to win favour; pleasing.
The candidate wearing the business suit made a favourable impression.
Expressing or indicating favour or goodwill; approving, encouraging.
The proposal has received many favourable comments.
Useful or helpful.
We made quick progress, due to favourable winds.
Convenient or at a suitable time; opportune.
The rain stopped at a favourable time for our tennis match.
Auspicious or lucky.
She says that she was born under a favourable star.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English favourable, from Old French favorable, from Latin favōrābilis, from favor. By surface analysis, favour + -able.
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