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favourable
adjective UK (US favorable) /ˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bl̩/
/-vɚ-/ Definition
1. Definition
2. Practise
B2 showing that you like or approve of someone or something: We have had a favourable response to the plan so far.Showing respect and admiration B2 making you support or approve of someone or something: She made a very favourable impression on us.Admirable and admired C2 giving you an advantage or more chance of success: favourable weather conditions Note: opposite unfavourableUseful or advantageous favourably UK (US favorably)
/-bli/ adverb › Our products compare favourably with (= are as good as, or better than) all the leading brands.Extremely good
(Definition of favourable adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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SMART Thesaurus: Showing respect and admiration
Synonyms and related words:
- admiration noun
- admire verb
- admiring adjective
- awe noun
- awestruck adjective
- homage noun
- honorific adjective
- honour noun (RESPECT)
- honour verb (RESPECT)
- idolize verb
- impress verb
- know your place idiom
- kowtow verb
- pay your respects idiom
- respectful adjective (ADMIRATION)
- salute noun (PRAISE)
- salute noun (SHOW OF RESPECT)
- salute verb (PRAISE)
- sb deserves a medal idiom
- sit at the feet of sb idiom
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