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favourable
1. adj. Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
The candidate wearing the business suite made a favourable impression.
2. adj. Useful or helpful.
We made quick progress, due to favourable winds.
3. adj. Convenient or at a suitable time; opportune.
The rain stopped at a favourable time for our tennis match.
4. adj. Auspicious or lucky.
She says that she was born under a favourable star.

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

The boy more than justified the favourable opinion they had formed of him.

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