favorable

adjective

1
a
: disposed to favor : partial
taking a favorable attitude toward our request
b
: expressing approval : commendatory
The movie received a favorable review.
c
: giving a result that is in one's favor
a favorable comparison
d
: affirmative
a favorable reply
2
: winning approval : pleasing
a favorable impression
3
a
: tending to promote or facilitate : advantageous
a favorable wind
b
: marked by success
a favorable demonstration of a new invention
favorableness noun
Choose the Right Synonym for favorable

favorable, auspicious, propitious mean pointing toward a happy outcome.

favorable implies that the persons involved are approving or helpful or that the circumstances are advantageous.

favorable weather conditions

auspicious applies to something taken as a sign or omen promising success before or at the start of an event.

an auspicious beginning

propitious may also apply to beginnings but often implies a continuing favorable condition.

a propitious time for starting a business

Examples of favorable in a Sentence

The new play got many favorable reviews. He was given a favorable recommendation. Early test results were favorable.
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The complaints accuse PBMs, like CVS Caremark and OptumRx, of manipulating the system by demanding large rebates from drug manufacturers in exchange for favorable placement on formularies, which led to inflated drug prices for health plans. Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024 Their remaining schedule until the new year is favorable. Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024 The left has been pointing fingers at Republicans for proposing last-minute changes to a deal that was mostly favorable to both sides. Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024 Bitcoin, the largest and most popular coin on the market, is up 131% so far this year thanks, in part, to investors’ belief that the incoming Presidential administration will create a more favorable regulatory environment for crypto. Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for favorable 

Word History

Etymology

see favor entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of favorable was in the 14th century

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“Favorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/favorable. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.

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favorable

adjective
1
: showing favor : approving
a favorable reply
2
: promising, advantageous
favorable weather for the fair
favorableness noun

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