"favourably" meaning in English

See favourably in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Forms: more favourably [comparative], most favourably [superlative]
Etymology: favourable + -ly Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|favourable|ly}} favourable + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} favourably (comparative more favourably, superlative most favourably)
  1. (British, Canada) In a favourable manner. Tags: British, Canada Synonyms: favorably [US] Related terms: favour, favourable, favourite

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