favourable

adj

1. (UK)Apt to win favour; pleasing.

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

2. (UK)Expressing or indicating favour or goodwill; approving, encouraging.

   “The proposal has received many favourable comments.”

   “The batteries were supplied by Chloride Batteries Limited, under favourable terms, and the stationary charging plants at Aberdeen and Ballater were similarly supplied by Bruce Peebles Limited.”

3. (UK)Useful or helpful.

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

   “So draw him home to those that mourn ⁠In vain; a favourable speed ⁠Ruffle thy mirror’d mast, and lead Thro’ prosperous floods his holy urn.”

   “Four pairs of women's doubles badminton players, including the Chinese top seeds, have been ejected from the Olympic tournament for trying to throw matches in an effort to secure a more favourable quarter-final draw.”

4. (UK)Convenient or at a suitable time; opportune.

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

5. (UK)Auspicious or lucky.

   “She says that she was born under a favourable star.”