favorable

Adjective

favourable (comparative more favourable, superlative most favourable)

1. (UK) Apt to win favour; pleasing.
   • The candidate wearing the business suit made a favourable impression.

   Synonyms:

   good, pleasing

   Antonyms:

   bad, displeasing, unfavorable

2. (UK) Expressing or indicating favour or goodwill; approving, encouraging.
   • The proposal has received many favourable comments.

   Synonyms:

   approving, encouraging, positive

   Antonyms:

   disapproving, discouraging, negative, unfavourable

3. (UK) Useful or helpful.
   • We made quick progress, due to favourable winds.

   Synonyms:

   advantageous, helpful, useful, propitious

   Antonyms:

   unfavourable, unhelpful

4. (UK) Convenient or at a suitable time; opportune.
   • The rain stopped at a favourable time for our tennis match.

   Synonyms:

   convenient, good, handy, opportune, suitable

   Antonyms:

   bad, inconvenient, inopportune, unfavourable, unsuitable

5. (UK) Auspicious or lucky.
   • She says that she was born under a favourable star.

   Synonyms:

   auspicious, fortunate, lucky

   Antonyms:

   inauspicious, unfavourable, unlucky