favourable
/ˈfeɪvərəbl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfeɪvərəbl/ (ame, ipa)
favourable — adjective
- favourablepositive
- more favourablecomparative
- most favourablesuperlative
1. Expressing approval toward a person, their work, or an idea in a spoken or writt
Expressing approval toward a person, their work, or an idea in a spoken or written comment.
The children's book got favourable reviews from teachers and parents alike.
collocation: favourable review
Anong felt encouraged when her manager gave a favourable report on her work.
collocation: favourable report
The committee chair delivered a favourable opinion on the new housing plan.
Walid's proposal received a favourable response from the local community group.
After the audition, the director's favourable comments helped Nellie feel more confident.
- positive
neutral and common; less formal than favourable in some contexts
- approving
more direct about personal endorsement; narrower in scope
- complimentary
specifically about praise; used for remarks or reviews
- unfavourable
direct opposite; showing disapproval
- critical
emphasises pointing out faults rather than just disagreeing
文法句型
favourable + noun
be favourable
用法筆記
Commonly appears with nouns such as review, response, comment, report, and opinion. This sense describes the reaction itself, not the qualities that caused it (see sense 2 for that distinction).
常見錯誤
2. Describing qualities that lead others to see a person or an organisation in a po
Describing qualities that lead others to see a person or an organisation in a positive manner.
Dario made a favourable impression on his new team during the first week.
collocation: make a favourable impression on
The restaurant's friendly service and clean kitchen created a favourable image.
Paloma's careful preparation left a favourable impression on the interviewers.
The charity's clear financial records were favourable to potential donors.
A neat presentation of your work gives a favourable impression to readers.
- impressive
stronger; suggests the person is genuinely struck by the quality
- positive
broader; can describe both the quality and the reaction
- good
simpler and more general; less formal
- unfavourable
causing a bad opinion
- negative
plain opposite in impression-forming contexts
文法句型
make a favourable impression on + noun
be favourable to + noun phrase
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1 (which describes the reaction itself), this sense describes the traits that bring about the reaction. Common in the fixed phrase 'make/leave a favourable impression on someone'. Subject is usually a person's behaviour, a company's practices, or an organisation's qualities.
常見錯誤
3. Describing circumstances, terms, or conditions that improve your chances of achi
Describing circumstances, terms, or conditions that improve your chances of achieving something.
The bank offered Christopher a loan with very favourable interest rates.
collocation: favourable interest rates
Élise moved her company to a region with more favourable tax laws.
The exchange rate is favourable for Japanese tourists visiting Brazil this month.
Adina negotiated favourable payment terms that reduced her monthly costs.
The sailing race was cancelled because the wind conditions were not favourable.
- advantageous
nearly identical but slightly more formal
- beneficial
focuses on positive outcomes for health or well-being
- good
simpler and less specific; used in everyday speech
- unfavourable
direct opposite; describing disadvantageous conditions
- adverse
formal; often used for weather, conditions, or reactions
文法句型
favourable + noun (terms/conditions)
be favourable for + noun phrase
用法筆記
Common in business, finance, and sports contexts. Often paired with nouns such as terms, conditions, rate, price, outcome, position, or weather. The preposition for introduces the beneficiary (e.g., 'favourable for tourists'). Distinguish from sense 1: a 'favourable review' is approving; 'favourable terms' give you an advantage.