favorable

B1
Pronunciation
Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Pleasing, encouraging or approving.

Synonyms
approving encouraging good pleasing
Antonyms
bad discouraging displeasing unfavorable
Example Sentences
  • The candidate wearing the business suite made a favourable impression.
2 Definition

Useful or helpful.

Synonyms
advantageous helpful useful
Antonyms
unhelpful
Example Sentences
  • We made quick progress, due to favourable winds.
3 Definition

Convenient or at a suitable time; opportune.

Synonyms
convenient good handy opportune suitable
Antonyms
bad inconvenient inopportune unsuitable
Example Sentences
  • The rain stopped at a favourable time for our tennis match.
4 Definition

Auspicious or lucky.

Synonyms
auspicious fortunate lucky
Antonyms
inauspicious unfavourable unlucky
Example Sentences
  • She says that she was born under a favourable star.