favorable

adjective

1 a favorable assessment of his ability:

approving, commendatory, commending, praising, complimentary, flattering, glowing, appreciative, enthusiastic;

good, pleasing, agreeable, successful, positive;

informal rave.

▷antonyms unfavorable; critical.

2 the birds nest where conditions are favorable:

advantageous, beneficial, of benefit, in one's favor, on one's side, helpful, good, right, conducive, convenient, suitable, fit, fitting, appropriate;

propitious, auspicious, hopeful, promising, fair, encouraging.

▷antonyms disadvantageous.

3 he hoped for a favorable reply to his request:

positive, affirmative, assenting, agreeing, concurring, approving, in the affirmative;

encouraging, reassuring, supportive, in one's favor.

▷antonyms negative.