favourable

 
Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪv(ə)rəb(ə)l/
(US favorable)

adjective

  • 1expressing approval: the exhibitions received favourable reviews
  • giving consent: their demands rarely received a favourable response
  • 2to the advantage of someone or something: favourable conditions for vegetation growth the settlement was favourable to the unions
  • (of a wind) blowing in the direction of travel: by sailing towards the land first you will find more favourable wind
  • suggesting a good outcome: a favourable prognosis

Derivatives

favourableness

noun

Origin:

Middle English: via Old French from Latin favorabilis, from favor (see favour)