encouraging or approving or pleasing; "a favorable reply"; "he received a favorable rating"; "listened with a favorable ear"; "made a favorable impression"
tending to favor or bring good luck; "miracles are auspicious accidents"; "encouraging omens"; "a favorable time to ask for a raise"; "lucky stars"; "a prosperous moment to make a decision"
(of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate; "the days were fair and the winds were favorable"
granting what has been desired or requested; "a favorable reply"; "a positive answer"
granting what has been desired or requested; "a favorable reply"; "a positive answer" very favorable or advantageous; "a golden opportunity" at a convenient or suitable time; "an opportune time to receive guests" (of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate; "the days were fair and the winds were favorable" encouraging or approving or pleasing; "a favorable reply"; "he received a favorable rating"; "listened with a favorable ear"; "made a favorable impression" favorably disposed; not antagonistic; "a government favorable to our interests