adjective
favorable
FAY-ver-uh-bl/ˈfeɪvərəbl/
Giving support toward a desired result.
The reviewer gives a favorable response to the designer's architectural model.
Etymology
The goodwill in favor first made favorable mean kind or friendly. That supportive attitude broadened into advantageous circumstances: conditions that help rather than hinder a good result.
In context
it's wonderful to hear the design review committee is favorable one of the recommendations of the design review committee pertains to tree care
More examples
- Warm days and steady rain provide favorable conditions for growth.
- The bank offers us a loan on favorable terms.
- Her manager's favorable recommendation helps her get the promotion.
Forms
favorable · more favorable · most favorable
favor noun — Approval or support for someone or something.
favorably adverb — In a helpful way or with approval.
Similar words
- advantageous
- Emphasizes a practical benefit rather than approval or support.
- supportive
- Emphasizes encouragement or assistance rather than suitable conditions.
- promising
- Suggests likely future success rather than an existing advantage.