favourable
/ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 3.53 in modern English
18
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
1
Syllables
9
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "The candidate wearing the business suit made a favourable impression."
- "The proposal has received many favourable comments."
- "The batteries were supplied by Chloride Batteries Limited, under favourable terms, and the stationary charging plants at Aberdeen and Ballater were similarly supplied by Bruce Peebles Limited."
- "We made quick progress, due to favourable winds."
- "So draw him home to those that mourn In vain; a favourable speed Ruffle thy mirror’d mast, and lead Thro’ prosperous floods his holy urn."
- "Four pairs of women's doubles badminton players, including the Chinese top seeds, have been ejected from the Olympic tournament for trying to throw matches in an effort to secure a more favourable quarter-final draw."
Etymology
From Middle English favourable, from Old French favorable, from Latin favōrābilis, from favor. By surface analysis, favour + -able.
Origin
Word Breakdown
Usage
- British usage