favourable
/ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl/
adjective
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · adjective
Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
“The candidate wearing the business suite made a favourable impression.”
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Meaning 2 · adjective
Useful or helpful.
“We made quick progress, due to favourable winds.”
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Meaning 3 · adjective
Convenient or at a suitable time; opportune.
“The rain stopped at a favourable time for our tennis match.”
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Meaning 4 · adjective
Auspicious or lucky.
“She says that she was born under a favourable star.”
How this word is used
- Everyday “The candidate wearing the business suite made a favourable impression.”
- General “We made quick progress, due to favourable winds.”
- General “The rain stopped at a favourable time for our tennis match.”
- General “She says that she was born under a favourable star.”
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