(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.
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