Favorable
/ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
Definitions
2 meaningsGiving approval, support, or advantage; conducive to success.
/ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
Expressing approval or support
The response to the new product was very favorable.
💡 Simply: When something is favorable, it means it's good and helps things go your way. Like, a favorable wind helps a sailboat move faster!
👶 For kids: When something is favorable, it means it's good and helps something happen, like a sunny day is favorable for playing outside.
More Examples
The team played under favorable conditions.
She received a favorable review of her performance.
How It's Used
"The company received a favorable review from the financial analysts."
"The forecast predicts favorable weather conditions for the picnic."
Inclined to favor or support; showing approval.
/ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
Showing approval or kindness
The judge gave a favorable response to the lawyer's argument.
💡 Simply: Imagine someone giving you a thumbs up. That's a favorable reaction, showing they like something or agree.
👶 For kids: When someone looks at you with a favorable face, it means they like you or what you did!
More Examples
The audience showed a favorable reaction after the performance.
He received a favorable nod from the headmaster.
How It's Used
"She always looked at her with a favorable expression."
"He was hoping to make a favorable impression on his new boss."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
in a favorable light
In a way that is seen as good or positive.
"The company tried to present the situation in a favorable light."
From Old French *favorable*, from Latin *favorabilis*, from *favor* (favor, goodwill).
Used since the 16th century, often in the context of good fortune or approval.
Memory tip
Think of a "favorable" outcome as one that brings a smile, like a judge's favorable ruling.
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Word Origin
Root: favor