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Added 9 October 2026

favourable

/ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl/ adjective

In Latin: secundus, prosper, commŏdus Wiktionary

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about favourable at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Apt to win favour; pleasing.
The candidate wearing the business suit made a favourable impression.
Expressing or indicating favour or goodwill; approving, encouraging.
The proposal has received many favourable comments.
Useful or helpful.
We made quick progress, due to favourable winds.

Origin

From Middle English favourable, from Old French favorable, from Latin favōrābilis, from favor. By surface analysis, favour + -able.

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