Favourable

adjective

/ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl/

Word Frequency: 6.7

Definitions

1.adjectivePleasing, encouraging or approving.

"The candidate wearing the business suite made a favourable impression."

2.adjectiveUseful or helpful.

"We made quick progress, due to favourable winds."

3.adjectiveConvenient or at a suitable time; opportune.

"The rain stopped at a favourable time for our tennis match."

4.adjectiveAuspicious or lucky.

"She says that she was born under a favourable star."

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