adjective

1. Pleasing, encouraging or approving.

   “The candidate wearing the business suite made a favourable impression.”

2. Useful or helpful.

   “We made quick progress, due to favourable winds.”

3. Convenient or at a suitable time; opportune.

   “The rain stopped at a favourable time for our tennis match.”

Synonyms: advantageous, helpful, useful, approving, encouraging, good, pleasing, auspicious