English dictionary
favourable
adjectivePronunciation
ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- giving an advantage
adjective
- presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome
adjective
- (of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate
adjective
- encouraging or approving or pleasing
Example sentences
a contract advantageous to our country
socially advantageous to entertain often
a favorable time to ask for a raise
lucky stars
a prosperous moment to make a decision
the days were fair and the winds were favorable
a favorable reply
he received a favorable rating
listened with a favorable ear
made a favorable impression