Adjective
1. very favorable or advantageous;
"a golden opportunity"2. encouraging or approving or pleasing;
"a favorable reply""he received a favorable rating""listened with a favorable ear""made a favorable impression"3. (of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate;
"the days were fair and the winds were favorable"4. favorably disposed; not antagonistic;
"a government favorable to our interests"5. 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"6. at a convenient or suitable time;
"an opportune time to receive guests"7. granting what has been desired or requested;
"a favorable reply""a positive answer"