favorable#2 (a)
favourable#2 (a)

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def encouraging or approving or pleasing
examples a favorable reply
he received a favorable rating
listened with a favorable ear
made a favorable impression
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Also see affirmative, affirmatory; complimentary; good
Antonym favorable → unfavorable
Similar to approving, affirmative, approbative, approbatory, plausive; indulgent
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Also see affirmative, affirmatory; complimentary; good
Similar to approving, affirmative, approbative, approbatory, plausive; indulgent
Antonym unfavorable → favorable
Derived from adjective favorably → favorable

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