adjective

favourable

favorable, advantageous, approving

The weather was favourable for a picnic.

The weather was favorable for a picnic.

She made a favourable impression on his parents.

She made a favorable impression on his parents.

The terms of the loan are very favourable.

The terms of the loan are very favorable.

((favorable)) ((for sth./sb.)) suitable for (sth./sb.) The weather was favorable for a picnic.

Synonyms: advantageous, beneficial, positive; Antonyms: unfavorable, disadvantageous

From Latin 'favor' (kindness) + '-able' (capable of). So, 'capable of showing favor'.

Think of a situation doing you a 'favor'. A 'favorable' situation is one that helps you. The British spelling is 'favourable'.

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