favourable
Apt to win favour; pleasing.
Example
“The candidate wearing the business suit made a favourable impression.”
Other meanings
Expressing or indicating favour or goodwill; approving, encouraging.
“The proposal has received many favourable comments.”
useful or helpful.
“We made quick progress, due to favourable winds.”
Related words
- disfavourable
- favourableness
- unfavourable
Word history
From Latin "favōrābilis".
Where this comes from
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