Synonyms for

Favorable

Verb / ˈfeɪvɜ:ʌbʌl / / ˈfeɪvrʌbʌl / Another word for favorable — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

likely to produce a positive outcome; advantageous

Synonyms & similar words

welldisposed lucky favourable golden friendly prosperous unfavorable beneficial advantageous positive good propitious auspicious promising hopeful encouraging rosy optimistic welcome conducive helpful convenient suitable appropriate fitting friendly welcoming

Synonyms by register

Formal

advantageous beneficial propitious auspicious

Informal

good positive helpful great

Literary

benign halcyon serene

Antonyms

unfavorable adverse negative disadvantageous hostile opposed

Common collocations

  • favorable conditions
  • favorable outcome
  • favorable review
  • favorable opinion
  • favorable response
  • favorable terms
  • favorable wind

Word family

noun favor
verb favor
adjective favorable
adverb favorably

Usage note

Often used to describe conditions, outcomes, or opinions that are positive or lead to success. Can sometimes imply preference or partiality.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher gave the student a favorable grade on his project.
  2. The company's profits are expected to be favorable this quarter.
  3. The weather conditions were favorable for a successful harvest.
  4. The athlete's injury is not favorable for his chances of winning the championship.
  5. The jury reached a favorable verdict for the defendant.

Quotes

  • 'The winds and waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.' - Edward Gibbon
  • 'Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.' - Winston Churchill
  • 'Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don't recognize them.' - Ann Landers

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