favourable
FAYV-ruh-buhl
Favourable (adj) means showing approval, support, or goodwill. Example: “The reviews of the new restaurant were overwhelmingly favourable.”
adj
1
Showing approval, support, or goodwill.
"The reviews of the new restaurant were overwhelmingly favourable."
"Her boss gave a favourable report on her performance."
"The teacher wrote a favourable comment about his effort on the report."
2
Helpful or advantageous to a particular purpose; working in one's favour.
"The winds were favourable for the crossing."
"Conditions are favourable for a good harvest this year."
"Warm, sunny weather is favourable for growing tomatoes in the garden."
How to use favourable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPositive, approving, or working in your favour.
UK vs US
American English spells this "favorable".
Common pairings
favourable conditions
favourable review
favourable terms
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more favourable
- Superlative
- most favourable
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Etymology
From Old French favorable, tracing back to Latin favor — the same root as "favour" itself, with -able added to mean "tending toward approval."
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What does “favourable” mean?
The word “favourable” means showing approval, support, or goodwill. In plain terms, positive, approving, or working in your favour.
How do you pronounce “favourable”?
“Favourable” is pronounced FAYV-ruh-buhl (/ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “favourable” in a sentence?
Here is “favourable” used in a sentence: “The reviews of the new restaurant were overwhelmingly favourable.”
What part of speech is “favourable”?
“Favourable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “favourable” come from?
The word “favourable” comes from Latin. From Old French favorable, tracing back to Latin favor — the same root as "favour" itself, with -able added to mean "tending toward approval.".
Is “favourable” a common word?
“Favourable” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “favourable” have?
“Favourable” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: showing approval, support, or goodwill.
