Favourably vs Favourable - What's the difference?
favourably | favourable |
(British, Canada) In a favourable manner.
pleasing, encouraging or approving
useful or helpful
convenient or at a suitable time; opportune
auspicious or lucky
Favourably is a related term of favourable.
As a adverb favourably
is (british|canada) in a favourable manner.As a adjective favourable is
pleasing, encouraging or approving.favourably
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* favorably (mostly US)Adverb
(en-adv)- She looked favourably on people who gave freely their assistance.
favourable
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* favorable (chiefly US )Adjective
(en adjective)- The candidate wearing the business suit made a favourable impression.
- We made quick progress, due to favourable winds.
- The rain stopped at a favourable time for our tennis match.
- She says that she was born under a favourable star.