favorable

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective encouraging or approving or pleasing
  2. adjective (of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate
  3. adjective presaging or likely to bring good luck

Etymology

From Middle English favourable, from Old French favorable, from Latin favōrābilis, from favor. By surface analysis, favor + -able.

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Synonyms

favourable

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