adv

favorably

adv

(US spelling; UK "favourably") In a positive or approving way.

"The reviewers responded favorably to the new design."

How to Use Favorably

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In plain EnglishIn a way that shows approval or a positive reaction.

UK vs US

American English spells it "favorably"; British English spells it "favourably".

Common pairings

react favorably compare favorably favorably received

more favorably comparative, most favorably superlative

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The reviewers responded _____ to the new design.

From "favorable" plus "-ly".

notably probably arguably amicably suitably reliably admirably miserably inexorably reasonably invariably remarkably