favourable

Universal Words (BrE) (AmE favorable) adjective 1 making people have a good opinion of sb/sth: She made a favourable impression on his parents. * The biography shows him in a favourable light. 2 positive and showing your good opinion of sb/sth: favourable comments * Reviews of the book have been favourable. 3 ~ (to / for sb/sth) good for sth and making it likely to be successful or have an advantage: The terms of the agreement are favourable to both sides. * The weather was favourable for a barbecue outside. * favourable economic conditions 4 fairly good and not too expensive: They offered me a loan on very favourable terms. OPPUNFAVOURABLE favourably (BrE) (AmE favorably) adverb: He speaks very favourably of your work. * These figures compare favourably with last year's. * I was very favourably impressed with her work.