characterized by approval or support; positive

a favorable report.

creating or winning favor; pleasing

to make a favorable impression.

affording advantage, opportunity, or convenience; advantageous

a favorable position.

(of an answer) granting what is desired.

boding well; propitious

The signs are favorable for a new start.

adjective

bad , disagreeable , unfavorable , unfriendly , unpromising , derogatory , detrimental , harmful , hindering , hurtful , hurting , injurious , unhelpful , inauspicious , unpropitious

adjective

acclamatory , affirmative , agreeable , amicable , approbative , approbatory , assenting , benevolent , benign , benignant , commending , complimentary , encouraging , enthusiastic , inclined , in favor of , kind , kindly , laudatory , okay , positive , praiseful , predisposed , reassuring , recommendatory , supportive , sympathetic , understanding , welcoming , well-disposed , well-intentioned , appropriate , auspicious , benefic , beneficial , bright , cheering , convenient , fair , fit , fortunate , full of promise , gratifying , happy , healthful , helpful , hopeful , lucky , nice , opportune , pleasant , pleasing , pleasurable , pleasureful , promising , propitious , prosperous , providential , seasonable , suitable , toward , useful , welcome , well-timed , wholesome , worthy , advantageous , beneficent , good , profitable , salutary , timely , brilliant , congenial , grateful , satisfying , partial , preferential , approving , conducive , friendly , gracious , towardly