Synonyms for favorable

Synonyms for (adj) favorable

Synonyms: prosperous, golden, favorable, favourable, lucky

Definition: presaging or likely to bring good luck

Usage: a favorable time to ask for a raise; lucky stars; a prosperous moment to make a decision

Similar words: propitious

Definition: presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success

Usage: propitious omens; propitious gales speeded us along; a propitious alignment of planets for space exploration


Synonyms: favorable, favourable

Definition: occurring at a convenient or suitable time

Usage: an opportune time to receive guests

Similar words: convenient

Definition: suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

Usage: a convenient excuse for not going


Synonyms: favorable, favourable

Definition: (of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate

Usage: the days were fair and the winds were favorable

Similar words: following

Definition: in the desired direction

Usage: a following wind


Synonyms: favorable, favourable

Definition: encouraging or approving or pleasing

Usage: a favorable reply; he received a favorable rating; listened with a favorable ear; made a favorable impression

Similar words: affirmative, approbative, approbatory, approving, plausive

Definition: expressing or manifesting praise or approval

Usage: approbative criticism; an affirmative nod


Similar words: indulgent

Definition: being favorably inclined

Usage: an indulgent attitude


Synonyms: well-disposed, friendly, favorable

Definition: inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile

Usage: a government friendly to our interests; an amicable agreement

Similar words: amicable

Definition: characterized by friendship and good will


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