B2adjectiveUK spelling: favourablebusinesssociety
US/ˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl/
UK/ˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl/
good for someone or something; showing approval or likely to give a good result
In context
The weather was favorable, so the boats left the harbor early.
The film received favorable reviews from most critics.
She made a favorable impression on the interview panel.
Words that go with favorable
adjective + noun
- favorable conditionsFavorable conditions helped the crops grow quickly.
- favorable reviewThe book won a favorable review in the paper.
- favorable impressionA neat CV makes a favorable impression.
- favorable termsThe bank offered us a loan on favorable terms.
- favorable outcomeBoth sides hope for a favorable outcome.
adverb + adjective
- highly favorableHer report on the project was highly favorable.