Meaning

• Pleasing, encouraging or approving.

  "The candidate wearing the business suite made a favourable impression."

• Useful or helpful.

  "We made quick progress, due to favourable winds."

• Convenient or at a suitable time; opportune.

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

• Auspicious or lucky.

  "She says that she was born under a favourable star."