favourable
adjective
1. encouraging or approving or pleasing
Similar word(s): affirmative, affirmatory, complimentary, affirmative, approbative, approbatory, approving, plausive, indulgent, good, favorable
2. (of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate
- The rain stopped at a favourable time for our tennis match.
Similar word(s): propitious, following, favorable
3. giving an advantage
Similar word(s): beneficial, good, plus, positive, preferential, expedient, opportune, profitable, advantageous, favorable
4. presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome
Similar word(s): propitious, favorable, golden, lucky, prosperous
Sentences with favourable as an adjective:
- The candidate wearing the business suit made a favourable impression.
- We made quick progress, due to favourable winds.
- She says that she was born under a favourable star.