adj. (US favorable)
1. a well-disposed; propitious. b commendatory, approving.
2 giving consent (a favourable answer).
3 promising, auspicious, satisfactory (a favourable aspect).
4 (often foll. by to) helpful, suitable.
Derivatives:
favourableness n. favourably adv.
Etymology: ME f. OF favorable f. L favorabilis (as FAVOUR)