Meaning & Definition of Favorable in English

1. Encouraging or approving or pleasing

• "A favorable reply"

• "He received a favorable rating"

• "Listened with a favorable ear"

• "Made a favorable impression"

2. (of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate

• "The days were fair and the winds were favorable"

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"

4. Inclined to help or support

• Not antagonistic or hostile

• "A government friendly to our interests"

• "An amicable agreement"

5. Occurring at a convenient or suitable time

• "An opportune time to receive guests"