favorable

Showing approval or giving a good impression.

• The film received favorable reviews.
• She made a favorable impression on the team.
• Public opinion became more favorable after the speech.

Similar words: positive, approving

Opposites: unfavorable, negative

Common phrases: favorable impression, favorable review, favorable response

Making success or a good result more likely.

• The weather was favorable.
• These conditions are favorable for growing grapes.
• We negotiated a loan on favorable terms.

How to use it: favorable for something (The weather is favorable for sailing.); favorable to something (The climate is favorable to plant growth.)

Similar words: helpful, advantageous

Opposites: unfavorable

Common phrases: favorable conditions, favorable weather, favorable terms

Happening at a time that makes it useful or suitable.

• This is a favorable moment.
• They waited for a favorable time to ask.
• A favorable opportunity arose just before we left.

Similar words: timely, opportune

Opposites: untimely

Common phrases: favorable moment, favorable time, favorable opportunity