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- [fey-ver-uh-buh l, feyv-ruh-]
- /ˈfeɪ vər ə bəl, ˈfeɪv rə-/
- /ˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bl̩/
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- [fey-ver-uh-buh l, feyv-ruh-]
- /ˈfeɪ vər ə bəl, ˈfeɪv rə-/
Definitions of favorably word
- adjective favorably characterized by approval or support; positive: a favorable report. 1
- adjective favorably creating or winning favor; pleasing: to make a favorable impression. 1
- adjective favorably affording advantage, opportunity, or convenience; advantageous: a favorable position. 1
- adjective favorably (of an answer) granting what is desired. 1
- adjective favorably boding well; propitious: The signs are favorable for a new start. 1
- noun favorably With approval. 1
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Origin of favorably
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Anglo-French, Middle French < Latin favōrābilis. See favor, -able
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Parts of speech for Favorably
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preposition
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favorably popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for favorably
adv favorably
- fairly — in a fair manner; justly or honestly; impartially.
- generously — liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous patron of the arts; a generous gift.
- cordially — courteous and gracious; friendly; warm: a cordial reception.
- positively — with certainty; absolutely: The statement is positively true.
- agreeably — to one's liking; pleasing: agreeable manners; an agreeable sensation.
adverb favorably
- advantageously — providing an advantage; furnishing convenience or opportunity; favorable; profitable; useful; beneficial: an advantageous position; an advantageous treaty.
- propitiously — presenting favorable conditions; favorable: propitious weather.
- beneficially — conferring benefit; advantageous; helpful: the beneficial effect of sunshine.
- enthusiastically — In an enthusiastic manner.
- promisingly — giving favorable promise; likely to turn out well: a promising young man; a promising situation.
adjective favorably
- one-sided — considering but one side of a matter or question; partial or unfair: a one-sided judgment.
Antonyms for favorably
adv favorably
- unfavorably — not favorable; contrary; adverse: an unfavorable wind.
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
- disadvantageous — characterized by or involving disadvantage; unfavorable; detrimental.
adverb favorably
- inauspiciously — not auspicious; boding ill; ill-omened; unfavorable.
- negatively — expressing or containing negation or denial: a negative response to the question.
- disadvantageously — In a disadvantageous manner.
Top questions with favorably
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