Definitions for favourable

Definitions for (adj) favourable

Main entry: 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


Main entry: favorable, favourable

Definition: occurring at a convenient or suitable time

Usage: an opportune time to receive guests


Main entry: favorable, favourable

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

Usage: the days were fair and the winds were favorable


Main entry: 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


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