favorable meaning and definition

FAVORABLE adjective

Definition of favorable (adjective)

1. encouraging or approving or pleasing
   • "a favorable reply"; "he received a favorable rating"; "listened with a favorable ear"; "made a favorable impression"
   • synonyms: favourable
   • antonym: unfavorable
2. (of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate
   • "the days were fair and the winds were favorable"
   • synonyms: favourable
   • antonym: unfavorable
3. presaging or likely to bring good luck
   • "a favorable time to ask for a raise"; "lucky stars"; "a prosperous moment to make a decision"
   • synonyms: favourable, golden, lucky, prosperous
4. inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile
   • "a government friendly to our interests"; "an amicable agreement"
   • synonyms: friendly, well-disposed
5. occurring at a convenient or suitable time
   • "an opportune time to receive guests"
   • synonyms: favourable