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favourable

/ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl/

adjective

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."

Synonyms

advantageous,
helpful,
useful,
approving,
encouraging,
good,
pleasing,
auspicious,
fortunate,
lucky,
convenient,
good,
handy,
opportune,
suitable