favourable
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/ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl/
English
Definitions
adjective
- Pleasing, encouraging or approving.“The candidate wearing the business suite made a favourable impression.”
- 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.”
Related words
Synonyms
advantageoushelpfulusefulapprovingencouraginggoodpleasingauspiciousfortunateluckyconvenienthandyopportunesuitablepropitiousfavorableapprobatoryapprobative
Antonyms
baddiscouragingdispleasingunfavorableinconvenientinopportuneunsuitableinauspiciousunfavourableunluckyunhelpful