adj
favourable
FAYV-ruh-buhl
adj
1
Showing approval, support, or goodwill.
"The reviews of the new restaurant were overwhelmingly favourable."
"Her boss gave a favourable report on her performance."
2
Helpful or advantageous to a particular purpose; working in one's favour.
"The winds were favourable for the crossing."
"Conditions are favourable for a good harvest this year."
How to Use Favourable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPositive, approving, or working in your favour.
UK vs US
American English spells this "favorable".
Common pairings
favourable conditions
favourable review
favourable terms
Word Forms
more favourable comparative, most favourable superlative
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Etymology
From Old French favorable, tracing back to Latin favor — the same root as "favour" itself, with -able added to mean "tending toward approval."