favourably
gb/fˈævˈaʊɹəbli/ us/fˈævˈaʊɹəbli/
B2
English
kedvezően, elismerően, jól állja az összehasonlítást, jól
B2
1
kedvezően
B2
elismerően
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] think/feel/speak of [someone/something] favourably
Most reviewers wrote favourably about the new restaurant.
A legtöbb kritikus kedvezően írt az új étteremről.
She spoke favourably of her former manager.
Elismerően beszélt a korábbi vezetőjéről.
The plan was viewed favourably by local residents.
Learner examples
They talked favourably about the book.
Elismerően beszéltek a könyvről.
The teacher thinks of him favourably.
A tanár kedvezően vélekedik róla.
Common mistake:
Spelling: favourably (UK) vs favorably (US). Also don’t confuse the adverb favourably with the adjective favourable.
Meaning
with approval or liking
Collocations
view favourably
|regard favourably
|think of someone favourably
|speak favourably of
|look on someone favourably
|be seen favourably
|judge favourably
|be reviewed favourably
|be received favourably
|react favourably
Synonyms
positively (More general and common in everyday speech.)
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approvingly (Emphasizes approval rather than general positivity.)
Antonyms
unfavourably (Shows disapproval or a negative opinion.)
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negatively (General opposite; not necessarily about approval.)
Themes
opinions
|communication
|emotions
Definition
in a positive way; with approval
In a way that shows approval, liking, or a positive opinion.
B2
FORMAL
2
kedvezően
B2
Usage pattern:
[something] affect/influence [something] favourably
Lower interest rates can affect borrowing costs favourably.
Az alacsonyabb kamatlábak kedvezően befolyásolhatják a hitelfelvétel költségeit.
The changes influenced the final decision favourably.
A változások kedvezően befolyásolták a végső döntést.
If negotiations go favourably, the deal could be signed next week.
Learner examples
The new rule affected me favourably.
Az új szabály kedvezően érintett.
The talks went favourably.
A tárgyalások kedvezően alakultak.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *favourable* (adjective) instead of *favourably* (adverb): say “affected favourably,” not “affected favourable.”
Meaning
in a beneficial way
Collocations
affect favourably
|influence favourably
|impact favourably
|work out favourably
|turn out favourably
|develop favourably
|reflect favourably on
|respond favourably
|perform favourably
|be disposed favourably
Synonyms
beneficially (More explicit about benefit; slightly more technical.)
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advantageously (Often used for practical or strategic advantage.)
Antonyms
adversely (Means ‘in a harmful way’ in cause-and-effect contexts.)
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unfavourably (General opposite; not beneficial.)
Themes
cause_effect
|daily_life
|business
Definition
in a way that helps or improves something
In a way that produces a good result or makes a situation better.
C1
FORMAL
3
kedvezően
B2
Usage pattern:
treat [someone/group] favourably (than [someone/group])
The policy requires that applicants be treated favourably regardless of age.
Az irányelv előírja, hogy a jelentkezőkkel életkoruktól függetlenül kedvezően bánjanak.
He argued that the rules were applied favourably to certain teams.
Azzal érvelt, hogy a szabályokat bizonyos csapatok javára alkalmazták.
Some customers felt the company dealt with complaints more favourably for premium members.
Learner examples
The manager treated her favourably.
A vezető kedvezően bánt vele.
Everyone should be treated favourably and fairly.
Mindenkivel kedvezően és tisztességesen kell bánni.
Common mistake:
In legal/work contexts, *favourably* often implies comparison (better than others), even if “than” is not stated.
Meaning
with preferential treatment
Collocations
treat favourably
|be treated favourably
|consider favourably
|deal with someone favourably
|be judged favourably
|be looked on favourably
|be granted favourably
|be assessed favourably
|be rated favourably
|be selected favourably
Synonyms
preferentially (Directly emphasizes preference over others.)
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leniently (Only fits when the ‘better treatment’ is less strictness.)
Antonyms
unfairly (Highlights injustice; not always a perfect opposite.)
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harshly (Opposite in contexts of judgment or punishment.)
Themes
work
|law
|society
Definition
in a way that gives someone special advantage
In a way that gives someone an advantage or treats them better than others.
C1
FORMAL
4
Usage pattern:
compare favourably (with/to) [something]
The new model compares favourably with its main competitors.
Az új modell jól állja az összehasonlítást a fő versenytársaival szemben.
Her qualifications compare favourably to those of other candidates.
A képesítései a többi jelöltéhez képest is jól megállják a helyüket.
When you include maintenance costs, the smaller car stacks up favourably.
Learner examples
This phone compares favourably with that one.
Ez a telefon jól állja az összehasonlítást azzal a másikkal.
Common mistake:
Use an adverb after ‘compare’: “compares favourably,” not “compares favourable.”
Meaning
in a good comparison
Collocations
compare favourably
|compare favourably with
|compare favourably to
|stack up favourably
|measure up favourably
|be priced favourably
|be positioned favourably
|be ranked favourably
|be evaluated favourably
|compete favourably
Synonyms
well (More common but less specific about comparison.)
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advantageously (Suggests a strategic or measurable advantage.)
Antonyms
poorly (Common opposite in comparison contexts.)
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unfavourably (Direct opposite for comparisons.)
Themes
comparison
|business
|products
Definition
in a way that looks good compared to something else
In a way that makes someone or something seem good or better when compared with others.
C1
FORMAL
5
Usage pattern:
[situation/patient] progress/respond/develop favourably
The patient is responding favourably to the new medication.
A beteg kedvezően reagál az új gyógyszerre.
Early indicators suggest the economy may develop favourably over the next quarter.
A korai mutatók arra utalnak, hogy a gazdaság a következő negyedévben kedvezően alakulhat.
The investigation is progressing favourably so far.
Learner examples
He is responding favourably to the medicine.
Jól reagál a gyógyszerre.
Meaning
with good progress or outcome
Collocations
progress favourably
|respond favourably to treatment
|develop favourably
|evolve favourably
|recover favourably
|prognosis is favourable
|respond favourably
|outcome is favourable
|condition improved favourably
|trend favourably
Synonyms
well (More general; can sound less formal.)
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successfully (Focuses on achievement of an aim rather than signs/progress.)
Antonyms
poorly (Indicates bad progress or response.)
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unfavourably (Indicates worsening or negative signs.)
Themes
health
|news
|medicine
Definition
showing good signs; going well
In a way that shows good progress or signs of success, especially in reports about health, recovery, or developments.
C1
6
kedvezően
B2
Usage pattern:
[wind/weather/current] be/blow favourablely for [someone/activity]
By midday the wind was blowing favourably, and the boats picked up speed.
Délre a szél kedvezően fújt, és a hajók felgyorsultak.
The current shifted favourably, making the crossing easier.
Az áramlat kedvező irányba fordult, így könnyebb lett az átkelés.
If the weather behaves favourably, the hike should be straightforward.
Learner examples
The wind is blowing favourably today.
Ma kedvezően fúj a szél.
Common mistake:
This is less common than ‘a favourable wind/forecast’ (adjective + noun).
Meaning
with helpful wind or conditions
Collocations
wind blew favourably
|current ran favourably
|weather held favourably
|conditions turned favourably
|tide was running favourably
|forecast looks favourable
|winds are favourable
|positioned favourably
|blow favourably
|set up favourably
Synonyms
helpfully (More general; not specific to weather/conditions.)
Antonyms
unfavourably (Conditions work against you.)
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against you (Common phrasing for wind/tide in opposition.)
Themes
weather
|travel
|sports
Definition
with conditions that help you
With conditions (especially wind, weather, or currents) that help movement or make an activity easier.
Grammar
Dictionary form
favourably
IPA
GB/fˈævˈaʊɹəbli/
US/fˈævˈaʊɹəbli/
Syllables & stress
fa - vour - ably (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (fa)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: favourably
- Plural: favourablies
Word family
Forms
favourablies
noun
Core family
favour
noun A2
favourable
adjective B1
Related words
favourite
noun A1
Negative and opposite forms
unfavourable
adjective
unfavourably
adverb
disfavour
noun
Advanced or less common
favouritism
noun
Expressions
be favourably disposed (towards/to)
1/bˈi fˈævˈaʊɹəbli dɪspˈoʊzd tˈaʊɚdztoʊ/
fixed phrase
formal
generally positive towards something
to feel positive about someone or something
Examples
- The committee seems favourably disposed towards the proposal.
- She was favourably disposed to the idea once she understood the risks.
- Voters are currently favourably disposed towards the incumbent.
Learner examples
- They are favourably disposed towards our plan.
be favourably impressed (by/with)
1/bˈi fˈævˈaʊɹəbli ɪmpɹˈɛst bˈaɪwˌɪθ/
fixed phrase
have a good first impression
to like something after you see it
Examples
- I was favourably impressed by how quickly the team responded.
- The interviewer seemed favourably impressed with her portfolio.
- We were favourably impressed by the hotel’s cleanliness.
Learner examples
- I was favourably impressed by the service.
be favourably inclined (towards/to)
1/bˈi fˈævˈaʊɹəbli ɪŋklˈaɪnd tˈaʊɚdztoʊ/
fixed phrase
formal
willing to support an idea
to be likely to agree; to feel positive about it
Examples
- She is favourably inclined towards a compromise.
- The minister is favourably inclined to extend the deadline.
- They were not favourably inclined to change the contract terms.
Learner examples
- He is favourably inclined towards our suggestion.
look favourably on/upon
1/lˈʊk fˈævˈaʊɹəbli ənəpən/
fixed phrase
formal
approve of someone or something
to approve of; to think something is good
Examples
- The board looks favourably on proposals that reduce long-term costs.
- Her parents did not look favourably upon the idea of her leaving school early.
- Investors tend to look favourably on steady growth.
Learner examples
- My boss looks favourably on this idea.
speak favourably of
1/spˈik fˈævˈaʊɹəbli əv/
fixed phrase
say good things about
to say positive things about someone or something
Examples
- Former employees still speak favourably of the company culture.
- He often speaks favourably of his teachers.
- Customers spoke favourably of the support team.
Learner examples
- She speaks favourably of her new job.
vote favourably on
1/vˈoʊt fˈævˈaʊɹəbli ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
formal
vote in support of something
to vote yes; to support a proposal
Examples
- The committee voted favourably on the budget increase.
- Shareholders voted favourably on the merger proposal.
- The council voted favourably on the new housing plan.
Learner examples
- They voted favourably on the plan.