favourable
adjective/ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
Frequency rank: #7,385 most common English word
Meaning
expressing approval or support; positive.
Example sentence
The new policy received favourable reviews from most of the public.
Synonyms & related words
- positive
- supportive
- approving
- encouraging
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