favorably

favorably
(Roget's IV) modif.
1. [In an encouraging fashion]
Syn. approvingly, agreeably, kindly, helpfully, usefully, fairly, willingly, heartily, cordially, genially, generously, amiably, graciously, courteously, receptively, with favor, with approval, with approbation, encouragingly, enthusiastically, in a cordial manner, positively, affirmatively, well, without prejudice.
Ant. unfavorably*, adversely, discouragingly.
2. [At a propitious time]
Syn. opportunely, conveniently, auspiciously; see fortunately .

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  • favorably — [adv1] genially, in a kindly manner agreeably, amiably, approvingly, cordially, courteously, enthusiastically, fairly, generously, graciously, heartily, helpfully, positively, receptively, usefully, willingly, with approbation, with approval,… …   New thesaurus

  • favorably — (Amer.) adv. approvingly, kindly, in a well disposed manner (also favourably) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • favorably — adverb In a favorable manner. She looked favorably on people who gave freely their assistance. See Also: favor, favorable, favorite …   Wiktionary

  • favorably — adverb showing approval (Freq. 3) he reviewed the play favorably • Syn: ↑favourably • Ant: ↑unfavorably • Derived from adjective: ↑favorable …   Useful english dictionary

  • favorably disposed — index partial (biased) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …   Law dictionary

  • favorably inclined — index consenting, propitious, willing (not averse) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …   Law dictionary

  • favorably minded — index ready (willing) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …   Law dictionary

  • favorably prejudiced — index favorable (expressing approval) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …   Law dictionary

  • Favorably — Favorable Fa vor*a*ble (f[=a] v[ e]r*[.a]*b l), a. [Written also {favourable}.] [F. favorable, L. favorabilis favored, popular, pleasing, fr. favor. See {Favor}, n.] 1. Full of favor; favoring; manifesting partiality; kind; propitious; friendly.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • favorably — adverb see favorable …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • favorably — See favorableness. * * * …   Universalium

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