favorable
Definitions
Expressing approval or a positive opinion
赞许的；表示好感的
Advantageous; helpful to a desired outcome
有利的；顺利的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedfavor (goodwill, approval) + -able ('full of, showing the quality of') = 'full of favor.' Two everyday senses grow from this: showing approval (a favorable review, a favorable impression) and tilting in your direction (favorable weather, favorable terms) — conditions whose goodwill helps you succeed.
Root favor still carries 8 more wordsUsage Guide
Spelling: American favorable vs British favourable — same word. Two registers worth separating: 'favorable to/toward something' = approving of it (favorable to the proposal); 'favorable for something' = advantageous for it (conditions favorable for growth). The opposite is unfavorable.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The new movie received largely favorable reviews from critics.
- 2.
Weather conditions were favorable for the launch this morning.
- 3.
They negotiated favorable terms for the loan.
- 4.
She made a favorable impression on everyone at the interview.
Easily Confused
favorable vs favorite — favorable means approving or advantageous ('a favorable review'); favorite means liked best ('my favorite review'). One is about a positive judgment, the other about top preference.