Favorable Definition
favorable
adjective
- encouraging or approving or pleasing; "a favorable reply"; "he received a favorable rating"; "listened with a favorable ear"; "made a favorable impression"
- (of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate; "the days were fair and the winds were favorable"
- presaging or likely to bring good luck; "a favorable time to ask for a raise"; "lucky stars"; "a prosperous moment to make a decision"
- inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile; "a government friendly to our interests"; "an amicable agreement"
- occurring at a convenient or suitable time; "an opportune time to receive guests"
"Favorable" in song lyrics
See how favorable is used in real songs:
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"is polution ever economic favorable"
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"notice of decision fully favorable"
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"notice of decision favorable"
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Words that rhyme with favorable
Usage tips for "favorable"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "favorable" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for favorable to find words that pair well.