"favorably" meaning in English

See favorably in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Forms: more favorably [comparative], most favorably [superlative]
Etymology: favorable + -ly Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|favorable|ly}} favorable + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} favorably (comparative more favorably, superlative most favorably)
  1. In a favorable manner. Synonyms: favourably [British] Related terms: favor, favorable, favorite
    Sense id: en-favorably-en-adv-ylwPCuu1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly

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