favourable
adjective
- like or prefer one option, usually over another; be preferrable to another option
- good for, advantageous, pleasing
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl/
adj
Etymology: From Middle English favourable, from Old French favorable, from Latin favōrābilis, from favor. By surface analysis, favour + -able.
- Apt to win favour; pleasing.
“The candidate wearing the business suit made a favourable impression.”
- Expressing or indicating favour or goodwill; approving, encouraging.
“The proposal has received many favourable comments.”
“The batteries were supplied by Chloride Batteries Limited, under favourable terms, and the stationary charging plants at Aberdeen and Ballater were similarly supplied by Bruce Peebles Limited.”
- Useful or helpful.
“We made quick progress, due to favourable winds.”
“So draw him home to those that mourn In vain; a favourable speed Ruffle thy mirror’d mast, and lead Thro’ prosperous floods his holy urn.”
- 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.”