favorable
word
Definition
Showing approval or support, or being helpful, positive, or beneficial in a situation.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal and written English (news, reports, business). Often used with words like 'review', 'outcome', 'conditions', 'impression'. Not usually used for people directly, but rather for circumstances, responses, or attitudes.
Spanish: favorable - propicioPortuguese (BR): favorávelPortuguese (PT): favorávelChinese (Simplified): 有利的 - 顺利的Chinese (Traditional): 有利的 - 順利的Hindi: अनुकूलArabic: مناسب - مؤاتٍBengali: অনুকূল - সদয় - পক্ষেRussian: благоприятный - положительный - одобрительныйJapanese: 好意的 - 有利なVietnamese: thuận lợi - tích cựcKorean: 호의적인 - 유리한Turkish: olumlu - elverişli - lehteUrdu: موافق - خوشگوار - سازگارIndonesian: menguntungkan - baik - positif
Example Sentences
His idea received a favorable response from management.
natural
The weather is favorable for a picnic today.
basic
She gave a favorable review of the new restaurant.
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The report shows favorable results.
basic
Thanks to the favorable conditions, the team finished early.
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Even with less experience, she got the job because her references were extremely favorable.
natural