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favourable
/ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl/
"Favourable" is the British English spelling of the word. In American English, it is spelled "favorable" (without the 'u'). It is most commonly used as an adjective to describe a positive reaction or a situation that helps you achieve a goal.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon, both sitting in the same open-plan office but texting to avoid eye contact with their boss.
Mark
think david's mood is finally favourable enough for me to ask for friday off.
Sarah
dream on. he's just zoning out before the 3pm call.
💡
Mark is using 'favourable' to describe a beneficial state of their boss's mood that would likely lead to a successful request for time off. Sarah uses the idiom 'dream on' to dismiss his optimism as unrealistic.
Meanings
adjective
Expressing approval, satisfaction, or gratitude.
"The critics gave the new play a favourable review."
adjective
Making a favorable impression; advantageous or likely to lead to success.
"The weather conditions are favourable for a launch tomorrow."