favourable

favourable
1. a благоприятный; подходящий; удобный

favourable wind — благоприятный ветер

favourable reaction — благоприятная реакция

favourable condition — благоприятное условие

favourable structure — благоприятная структура

favourable atmosphere — благоприятная атмосфера

favourable trade outlook — благоприятная деловая конъюнктура

2. a благосклонный, настроенный, расположенный благосклонно

he was quite favourable to our project — он вполне благосклонно отнёсся к нашему проекту

3. a одобрительный, положительный

favourable report — благоприятный отзыв

favourable answer — положительный ответ

Синонимический ряд:
1. approving (adj.) agreeable; approving; commendatory; complimentary
2. good (adj.) beneficent; beneficial; benignant; good; helpful; salutary; useful
3. partial (adj.) partial; preferential
4. pleasing (adj.) gratifying; nice; pleasant; pleasing; pleasurable; welcome
5. positive (adj.) affirmative; assenting; positive
6. timely (adj.) advantageous; auspicious; benign; bright; fortunate; opportune; predisposed; promising; propitious; prosperous; seasonable; timely
Антонимический ряд:
detrimental; disadvantageous; harmful; hurtful; impartial; injurious; opposed; reluctant; useless

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  • favourable — British English spelling of FAVORABLE (Cf. favorable); for spelling, see OR (Cf. or). Related: Favourably …   Etymology dictionary

  • favourable — (US favorable) ► ADJECTIVE 1) expressing approval or consent. 2) to the advantage of someone or something. 3) suggesting a good outcome. DERIVATIVES favourably adverb …   English terms dictionary

  • favourable */*/ — UK [ˈfeɪv(ə)rəb(ə)l] / US adjective 1) showing that someone likes or approves of someone or something Reaction to the plan has been generally favourable. in a favourable light: The documentary did not portray him in a favourable light. favourable …   English dictionary

  • favourable — [[t]fe͟ɪvərəb(ə)l[/t]] (in AM, use favorable) 1) ADJ GRADED: ADJ n, v link ADJ to n If your opinion or your reaction is favourable to something, you agree with it and approve of it. His recently completed chapel for Fitzwilliam is attracting… …   English dictionary

  • favourable — BrE, favorable AmE adjective 1 a favourable report, comment, or reaction shows that you think that someone or something is good or that you agree with them: The film received favourable reviews. | Her ideas met with a favourable response. 2… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • favourable — fa|vour|a|ble BrE favorable AmE [ˈfeıvərəbəl] adj 1.) a favourable report, opinion, or reaction shows that you think that someone or something is good or that you agree with them ▪ favourable film reviews ▪ The response has been overwhelmingly… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • favourable — (BrE) (AmE favorable) adj. VERBS ▪ be, look, seem ▪ become ▪ remain ▪ consider sth …   Collocations dictionary

  • favourable — adjective 1) a favourable review Syn: approving, positive, complimentary, full of praise, flattering, glowing, enthusiastic, kind, good; informal rave 2) conditions are favourable Syn: advantageous …   Synonyms and antonyms dictionary

  • favourable — adjective a) pleasing, encouraging or approving The candidate wearing the business suit made a favourable impression. b) useful or helpful We made quick progress, due to favourable winds …   Wiktionary

  • favourable — [ˈfeɪv(ə)rəb(ə)l] adj 1) showing that you like or approve of someone or something Syn: positive Ant: unfavourable Reaction to the plan has been generally favourable.[/ex] 2) showing that something good is likely to happen a favourable weather… …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • favourable — /ˈfeɪvərəbəl / (say fayvuhruhbuhl), / vrəbəl/ (say vruhbuhl) adjective 1. affording aid, advantage, or convenience: a favourable position. 2. manifesting favour; inclined to aid or approve. 3. (of an answer) granting what is desired. 4. promising …  


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