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FAYV-uh-r-uh-bl/ˈfeɪvərəbl/

Favourable means giving an advantage or showing approval: a favourable report; favourable conditions; a favourable review. UK spelling; US favorable. Positive is everyday; advantageous is a close formal twin. Unfavourable is the opposite. Do not mix it with favourite (preferred). Weather and inspection reports often use favourable.

Meaning

Giving an advantage, or showing approval (UK spelling).

Examples

• “The inspector’s report was more favourable than staff expected.”
• “Favourable winds helped the ferry keep to the timetable.”

Good to know

UK: favourable. US: favorable. a favourable + noun. Opposite: unfavourable. Mix-up: favourite.

Near in meaning

advantageous

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