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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Synonyms and related words:
- a pearl of great price idiom
- a place in the sun idiom
- advantageous adjective
- all-singing adjective
- amiss adjective
- enlightening adjective
- expedience noun
- expedient adjective
- fecund adjective
- fodder noun (USEFUL PEOPLE/THINGS)
- foil noun (COMPARISON)
- pay dirt noun
- practicality noun (SUITABLE)
- preferential adjective
- productive adjective
- profitable adjective
- viable adjective
- wholesome adjective
- win-win adjective
- worthwhile adjective
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Useful or advantageous
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