favourable meaning and definition

FAVOURABLE adjective

Definition of favourable (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: favorable
   • antonym: unfavorable
2. (of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate
   • "the days were fair and the winds were favorable"
   • synonyms: favorable
   • antonym: unfavorable
3. occurring at a convenient or suitable time
   • "an opportune time to receive guests"
   • synonyms: favorable
4. 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: favorable, golden, lucky, prosperous