favorable

英['feɪvərəbl] 美['fevərəbl]

1. very favorable or advantageous;

"a golden opportunity"

2. encouraging or approving or pleasing;

"a favorable reply"

"he received a favorable rating"

"listened with a favorable ear"

"made a favorable impression"

3. (of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate;

"the days were fair and the winds were favorable"

4. favorably disposed; not antagonistic;

"a government favorable to our interests"

5. tending to favor or bring good luck;

"miracles are auspicious accidents"

"encouraging omens"

"a favorable time to ask for a raise"

"lucky stars"

"a prosperous moment to make a decision"

6. at a convenient or suitable time;

"an opportune time to receive guests"

7. granting what has been desired or requested;

"a favorable reply"

"a positive answer"