Favorable is an adjectivea word that describes a noun or pronoun for something that helps, supportshelps something continue or succeed, or gives a good result. It can describe a situation, a response, conditionsthe circumstances or surroundings that affect what happens, or a sign that things are going well.

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Pronunciation

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Accent: General American English

IPA: /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

Easy pronunciation: FAY-vuh-ruh-buhl (approximate spelling).

Stress: Primary stress on the first syllable.

Used here as an adjective meaning encouraging, approving, or pleasing.

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Favorable Meaning

showing approval or likely to have a good effect

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: encouraging or approving or pleasing

Example: She got a favorable response from the panel.

Synonyms for this meaning:

• approving — Works when someone expresses approval.
• positive — Common substitute when the meaning is encouraging or supportive.
• friendly — Can fit a favorable attitude or tone, but not every context.

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Other Meanings of Favorable

Meaning 2

likely to lead to good luck or success

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome

Example: It seemed like a favorable time to invest.

Synonyms for this meaning:

• golden — Can mean very good or promising, but it is less general than favorable.
• lucky — Works when the sense is based on good fortune, not just advantage.
• prosperous — More often suggests success or wealth, so it is narrower.

Meaning 3

helping one side or making success easier

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: giving an advantage

Example: The team had favorable weather for the match.

Synonyms for this meaning:

• advantageous — A strong substitute when something creates an advantage.

Meaning 4

helpful or suitable for doing something

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: (of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate

Example: The winds were favorable for sailing.

Synonyms for this meaning:

• advantageous — Can fit broadly, but this weather sense is more specific than advantageous.

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Favorable Synonyms

Similar Meaning

• approving
• positive
• advantageous

likely to bring good luck or a good outcome

• golden
• lucky
• prosperous

giving an advantage

• advantageous

of winds or weather, helping or facilitating

• advantageous

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Common Mistakes

• Do not confuse favorable with unfavorable, which means not giving approval or support.
• Do not use favorable to mean simply 'good' in every context; it often implies approval, advantage, or a helpful condition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does favorable mean?

Favorable means showing approval, helping something succeed, or creating a good chance of success.

What is a good synonym for favorable?

Good synonyms depend on the sense. Common ones include approving, positive, and advantageous.

Is favorable the same as advantageous?

Sometimes. Advantageous fits the meaning 'giving an advantage,' but favorable is broader and can also mean approving or supportive.

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