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Meaning of favorable
Having a positive effect or result
Etymology of favorable
The word "favorable" comes from the Old French "favorable", derived from "faveur", meaning "favor" or "kindness"
It has its roots in the Latin "favor", meaning "kindness" or "goodwill"
Historically, the word has been used to describe something that is advantageous or beneficial
Synonyms
advantageous
beneficial
positive
propitious
auspicious
promising
encouraging
supportive
helpful
useful
valuable
desirable
welcome
pleasing
agreeable
gratifying
satisfactory
pleasing
heartening
uplifting
reassuring
comforting
advantageous
lucky
fortunate
happy
opportune
timely
seasonable
expedient
convenient
suitable
fitting
appropriate
Definitions
- Giving an advantage or a benefit
- * Having a good or positive effect
- * Giving a favorable opinion or verdict
Usage Examples
- The new policy has had a favorable impact on the local economy
- * The company received a favorable review from the critics
- * The weather forecast is favorable for the weekend
Antonyms
unfavorable
disadvantageous
negative
adverse
unfavorable
bad
poor
undesirable
unwelcome
disagreeable
unhelpful
useless
worthless
undesirable
unhappy
inopportune
unfortunate
unlucky
unseasonable
inconvenient
unsuitable
unfitting
inappropriate