— favorableness , n. — favorably , adv.
/fay"veuhr euh beuhl, fayv"reuh-/ , adj.
1. characterized by approval or support; positive: a favorable report.
2. creating or winning favor; pleasing: to make a favorable impression.
3. affording advantage, opportunity, or convenience; advantageous: a favorable position.
4. (of an answer) granting what is desired.
5. boding well; propitious: The signs are favorable for a new start.
[ 1300-50; ME favorabilis. See FAVOR, -ABLE ]