favourable

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 occurring at a convenient or suitable time

Etymology

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

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Synonyms

favorable

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