favorable

One entry found for favorable.

Main Entry: fa·vor·able
Pronunciation: 'fA-v(&-)r&-b&l, 'fA-v&r-b&l
Function: adjective
1 a : disposed to favor : PARTIAL b : expressing approval : COMMENDATORY c : giving a result that is in one's favor <a favorable comparison> d : AFFIRMATIVE <a favorable reply>
2 : winning approval : PLEASING <a favorable impression>
3 a : tending to promote or facilitate : ADVANTAGEOUS <a favorable wind> b : marked by success
- fa·vor·able·ness noun
- fa·vor·ably /-blE/ adverb
synonyms FAVORABLE, AUSPICIOUS, PROPITIOUS mean pointing toward a happy outcome. FAVORABLE implies that the persons involved are approving or helpful or that the circumstances are advantageous <favorable weather conditions>. AUSPICIOUS applies to something taken as a sign or omen promising success before or at the start of an event <an auspicious beginning>. PROPITIOUS may also apply to beginnings but often implies a continuing favorable condition <a propitious time for starting a business>.