favorable (
http://definr.com/favorable)
adj 1: very favorable or advantageous; "a golden opportunity" [syn:
advantageous,
golden]
2: encouraging or approving or pleasing; "a favorable reply";
"he received a favorable rating"; "listened with a
favorable ear"; "made a favorable impression" [syn:
favourable]
[ant:
unfavorable]
3: (of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate; "the
days were fair and the winds were favorable" [syn:
favourable]
[ant:
unfavorable]
4: favorably disposed; not antagonistic; "a government
favorable to our interests" [syn:
well-disposed]
5: tending to favor or bring good luck; "miracles are
auspicious accidents"; "encouraging omens"; "a favorable
time to ask for a raise"; "lucky stars"; "a prosperous
moment to make a decision" [syn:
auspicious,
encouraging,
favourable,
lucky,
prosperous]
6: at a convenient or suitable time; "an opportune time to
receive guests" [syn:
favourable,
opportune]
7: granting what has been desired or requested; "a favorable
reply"; "a positive answer" [syn:
positive]