favorable

adjective

fa·vor·able ˈfā-v(ə-)rə-bəl

ˈfā-vər-bəl

Synonyms of favorable next

: disposed to favor : partial

taking a favorable attitude toward our request

: expressing approval : commendatory

The movie received a favorable review.

: giving a result that is in one's favor

a favorable comparison

: affirmative

a favorable reply

: winning approval : pleasing

a favorable impression

: tending to promote or facilitate : advantageous

a favorable wind

: marked by success

a favorable demonstration of a new invention

favorability

ˌfā-v(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē

ˌfā-vər-

noun

favorableness noun

favorably

ˈfā-v(ə-)rə-blē

ˈfā-vər-blē

adverb

Choose the Right Synonym for favorable

favorable, auspicious, propitious mean pointing toward a happy outcome.

favorable implies that the persons involved are approving or helpful or that the circumstances are advantageous.

favorable weather conditions

auspicious applies to something taken as a sign or omen promising success before or at the start of an event.

an auspicious beginning

propitious may also apply to beginnings but often implies a continuing favorable condition.

a propitious time for starting a business

Examples of favorable in a Sentence

The new play got many favorable reviews. He was given a favorable recommendation. Early test results were favorable.

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The complaints accuse PBMs, like CVS Caremark and OptumRx, of manipulating the system by demanding large rebates from drug manufacturers in exchange for favorable placement on formularies, which led to inflated drug prices for health plans. —

Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024 Their remaining schedule until the new year is favorable. —

Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024 The left has been pointing fingers at Republicans for proposing last-minute changes to a deal that was mostly favorable to both sides. —

Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024 Bitcoin, the largest and most popular coin on the market, is up 131% so far this year thanks, in part, to investors’ belief that the incoming Presidential administration will create a more favorable regulatory environment for crypto. —

Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for favorable