favorable
Pronunciation: [ˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl]
Word
Context: “opinion”
(adjective) when something is liked or seen as good by people. If someone has a favorable opinion about a movie, it means they really liked it and would tell others to watch it.
Example
Many people had a favorable response to the new school program.
Example
The critics gave a unfavorable review of the movie, saying it was boring.
Example
What did you think about the speaker's favorable remarks?
Context: “situation”
(adjective) when the conditions or circumstances are good for something to happen. For example, if the weather is favorable, it means it's nice enough for a picnic or outdoor game.
Example
The weather was favorable for a day at the beach.
Example
The storm created unfavorable conditions for sailing, so the trip was canceled.
Example
Do you think the current conditions are favorable for planting flowers?
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