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favorablyin a way that shows approval or support; in a positive manner

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: in a way that shows approval or support; in a positive manner

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfeɪvərəbli/

Example Sentences

  • My mom viewed my decision to become a YouTuber favorably after I showed her my subscriber count.
  • The new product was received favorably by consumers in the test market.
  • His cooking skills compare favorably with professional chefs, except when he burns toast.

favorably

ADVERB

[/ˈfeɪvərəbli/]

in a way that shows approval or support; in a positive manner

The judges nodded favorably at her violin performance on stage.
💡 Concept

The judges nodded favorably at her violin performance on stage.

The interview went favorably and considerably well - probably a success!
🎵 Rhyme

The interview went favorably and considerably well - probably a success!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈfeɪvərəbli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈfeɪvərəbli/

🌳Etymology

Rootfavor
Suffix--ably

Origin

Derived from Latin 'favor,' meaning goodwill or grace bestowed by Roman aristocrats upon commoners. The term evolved over time to denote a positive or approving attitude or disposition.

Breakdown

favor (goodwill, approval) + -able (capable of, worthy of) + -ly (adverb-forming suffix indicating manner or quality).

🎵Rhyme

reasonablyconsiderablyprobably
reasonably
considerably
probably

🔗Collocations

respond favorably
view favorably
compare favorably
receive favorably
judge favorably
react favorably

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom viewed my decision to become a YouTuber favorably after I showed her my subscriber count.

The new product was received favorably by consumers in the test market.

😄 Fun example

His cooking skills compare favorably with professional chefs, except when he burns toast.

The board responded favorably to our proposal for flexible working hours.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

positivelyapprovinglysupportivelyenthusiastically

Antonyms

unfavorablynegativelydisapprovingly

Related

favorablefavorapprovalpositivelykindly

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