Favorable - Definition

adj 1: encouraging or approving or pleasing; "a favorable
reply"; "he received a favorable rating"; "listened with
a favorable ear"; "made a favorable impression" [syn:
favorable, favourable] [ant: unfavorable,
unfavourable]
2: (of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate; "the
days were fair and the winds were favorable" [syn:
favorable, favourable] [ant: unfavorable,
unfavourable]
3: presaging or likely to bring good luck; "a favorable time to
ask for a raise"; "lucky stars"; "a prosperous moment to make
a decision" [syn: golden, favorable, favourable,
lucky, prosperous]
4: inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile; "a
government friendly to our interests"; "an amicable
agreement" [syn: friendly, favorable, well-disposed]
5: occurring at a convenient or suitable time; "an opportune
time to receive guests" [syn: favorable, favourable]