"favorable" meaning in All languages combined

See favorable on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

IPA: /ˈfeɪv(ə)rəbəl/ Audio: en-us-favourable.ogg [US] Forms: favorable [positive], more favorable [comparative], most favorable [superlative]
Head templates: {{adjective|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something is favorable, then it is pleasing. Synonyms: encouraging, good, pleasing
    Sense id: simple-favorable-en-adj-VmFxt~~T
  2. If something is favorable, then it is useful or helpful Synonyms: helpful, useful
    Sense id: simple-favorable-en-adj-OPyRpKzN
  3. If something is favorable, then it happens at a suitable time Synonyms: convenient, good
    Sense id: simple-favorable-en-adj-~RTUotWI
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          "text": "His smart attitude left a favorable impression on everybody."
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      ],
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        },
        {
          "word": "good"
        }
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