LEARNit Dictionary
favourable
adjective
/ˈfeɪvərəbl/
UK
/ˈfeɪvərəbl/
US
C1+
OPAL
1
C1+
making people have a good opinion of somebody/something
مطلوب, خوشایند, پسندیده, خوب, مثبت, رضایتبخش
2
C1+
positive and showing your good opinion of somebody/something
مطلوب, مثبت, مساعد
The performance drew a lot of favourable comments from reviewers.
Reviews of the book have been favourable.
His proposals met with a broadly favourable response.
3
C1+
expressing your agreement; giving permission
موافق, مجاز
Their demands received a favourable response.
4
C1+
good for something and making it likely to be successful or have an advantage
مطلوب, مساعد
favourable economic conditions
An area with a favourable climate will inevitably be richer than one without.
The terms of the agreement are favourable to both sides.
The weather was favourable for a barbecue outside.
synonym
advantageous
5
fairly good and not too expensive
مطلوب, مناسب
They offered me a loan on very
favourable terms
.
terms that could hardly be considered favourable
6
blowing in the direction of travel
مساعد
They could not sail without a favourable wind.
(figurative)
These plans will need a favourable economic wind.