encouraging or approving or pleasing; a favorable reply; he received a favorable rating; listened with a favorable ear; made a favorable impression

[ Syn: favourable ]

(of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate; the days were fair and the winds were favorable

[ Syn: favourable ]

presaging or likely to bring good luck; a favorable time to ask for a raise; lucky stars; a prosperous moment to make a decision

[ Syn: golden , favourable , lucky , prosperous ]

inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile; a government friendly to our interests; an amicable agreement

[ Syn: friendly , well-disposed ]

occurring at a convenient or suitable time; an opportune time to receive guests

[ Syn: favourable ]