favorably
Favorably (adv) means (US spelling; UK "favourably") In a positive or approving way. Example: “The reviewers responded favorably to the new design.”
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(US spelling; UK "favourably") In a positive or approving way.
"The reviewers responded favorably to the new design."
How to use favorably
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn a way that shows approval or a positive reaction.
UK vs US
American English spells it "favorably"; British English spells it "favourably".
Common pairings
react favorably
compare favorably
favorably received
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more favorably
- Superlative
- most favorably
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The reviewers responded _____ to the new design.
Etymology
From "favorable" plus "-ly".
Synonyms
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favourably
Antonyms
unfavorably
Related words
Rhymes for favorably
notably
probably
arguably
amicably
suitably
reliably
admirably
miserably
inexorably
reasonably
invariably
remarkably
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Frequently asked questions
What does “favorably” mean?
The word “favorably” means (US spelling; UK "favourably") In a positive or approving way. In plain terms, in a way that shows approval or a positive reaction.
How do you use “favorably” in a sentence?
Here is “favorably” used in a sentence: “The reviewers responded favorably to the new design.”
What part of speech is “favorably”?
“Favorably” is an adverb.
Is “favorably” a common word?
“Favorably” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
