favorably

Language: en

🇺🇸 /ˈfeɪvɜrəbliː/

📖 Definitions

  1. adverb
    In a manner that expresses approval, support, or a positive opinion.; In a way that is advantageous or beneficial; to one's advantage.; In a manner that creates a good impression or positive regard.

🔗 Details

Word forms

Comparative: more favorably Superlative: most favorably

Collocations

compare favorablyview favorablylook favorably uponrespond favorablyreceive favorably

Derivatives

favorfavorableunfavorableunfavorablyfavoritefavoritism

Synonyms

positivelyapprovinglyadvantageouslybeneficiallywell

Antonyms

unfavorablynegativelyadversely

Commonly confused

favourably
EN: 'Favourably' is the British English spelling; 'favorably' is the American English spelling.

Spelling tips

EN: Remember that American English drops the 'u': 'favorably' (US) vs. 'favourably' (UK). Also note the single 'l' in 'favorable' before the '-ly' suffix.

💬 Examples

  1. The critics responded favorably to the director's latest film.

  2. The new tax policy compares favorably with the previous one for small businesses.

  3. She dressed to present herself favorably at the job interview.