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adjective

Definitions

1. Pleasing, encouraging or approving.

   Example: The candidate wearing the business suite made a favourable impression.

   Synonyms:approvingencouraginggoodpleasing
   Antonyms:baddiscouragingdispleasingunfavorable

2. Useful or helpful.

   Example: We made quick progress, due to favourable winds.

   Synonyms:advantageoushelpfuluseful
   Antonyms:unhelpful

3. Convenient or at a suitable time; opportune.

   Example: The rain stopped at a favourable time for our tennis match.

   Synonyms:convenientgoodhandyopportunesuitable
   Antonyms:badinconvenientinopportuneunsuitable

4. Auspicious or lucky.

   Example: She says that she was born under a favourable star.

   Synonyms:auspiciousfortunatelucky
   Antonyms:inauspiciousunfavourableunlucky