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Synonyms of favourable in English:

favourable


See UK English definition of favourable

adjective

1‘a favourable assessment of his ability’

SYNONYMS
approving, commendatory, commending, praising, complimentary, flattering, glowing, appreciative, enthusiastic
good, pleasing, agreeable, successful, positive
informal rave
ANTONYMS

unfavourable, critical

2‘the birds nest where conditions are favourable’

SYNONYMS
advantageous, beneficial, of benefit, in one's favour, on one's side, helpful, good, right, conducive, convenient, suitable, fit, fitting, appropriate
propitious, auspicious, hopeful, promising, fair, encouraging
ANTONYMS

disadvantageous

3‘he hoped for a favourable reply to his request’

SYNONYMS
positive, affirmative, assenting, agreeing, concurring, approving, in the affirmative
encouraging, reassuring, supportive, in one's favour
ANTONYMS

negative