favourable
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Favourable is the British spelling of favorable, meaning positive, approving, or advantageous.
A favourable review praises its subject.
Favourable conditions support success.
A favourable impression is a good one.
To look favourably on something is to regard it with approval: The committee looked favourably on her application.
Producing financial benefit
- opportuneFavorable in timing
- auspiciousIndicating future success
- propitiousFavorable for success
- advantageousProviding benefit or gain
preferable · desirable · conducive · beneficial · gainful · expedient · strategic · timely
Mild, showing leniency
- mildModerate in intensity
- fairImpartial and unbiased
- pleasantGiving enjoyment or comfort
- agreeablePleasantly cooperative
temperate · benign · hospitable · congenial · ideal · perfect · optimal · suitable
Having achieved one's aims
- prosperousEnjoying wealth and success
- thrivingSucceeding vigorously
- flourishingProspering vigorously
- fruitfulProducing abundant results
rewarding · productive · beneficial · salutary · felicitous · happy · fortunate · winning
Expecting positive results
- encouragingGiving confidence or hope
- hopefulFeeling positive expectation
- brightEmitting or reflecting light
- hearteningInspiring confidence or cheer
reassuring · uplifting · cheering · glowing · complimentary · approving · enthusiastic · warm
Formal expression of support
- backingAid or sponsorship
- approvalFavorable opinion given
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- patronageSupporter's financial backing
sponsorship · encouragement · sanction · blessing · validation · confirmation · affirmation · recommendation
profitable
Producing financial benefit
- opportuneFavorable in timing
- auspiciousIndicating future success
- propitiousFavorable for success
advantageous · preferable · desirable · conducive · beneficial · gainful · expedient · strategic · timely · well-timed
clement
Mild, showing leniency
agreeable · temperate · benign · hospitable · congenial · ideal · perfect · optimal · suitable · propitious
successful
Having achieved one's aims
- prosperousEnjoying wealth and success
- thrivingSucceeding vigorously
- flourishingProspering vigorously
fruitful · rewarding · productive · beneficial · salutary · felicitous · happy · fortunate · winning · triumphant
optimistic
Expecting positive results
- encouragingGiving confidence or hope
- hopefulFeeling positive expectation
- brightEmitting or reflecting light
heartening · reassuring · uplifting · cheering · glowing · complimentary · approving · enthusiastic · warm · receptive
endorsement
Formal expression of support
patronage · sponsorship · encouragement · sanction · blessing · validation · confirmation · affirmation · recommendation · commendation
favourableunfavourable
Not conducive to success
unfavorable · negative · critical · disapproving · adverse
favourableunfavourable
Not conducive to success
adverse · disadvantageous · unpropitious · inauspicious · hostile
favourableunfavourable
Not conducive to success
hostile · antagonistic · opposed · ill-disposed · negative