favourable

Etymology

From Middle English favourable, from Old French favorable, from Latin favorabilis, from favor.

adj

1. Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
   The candidate wearing the business suite made a favourable impression.
2. Useful or helpful.
   We made quick progress, due to favourable winds.
3. Convenient or at a suitable time; opportune.
   The rain stopped at a favourable time for our tennis match.
4. Auspicious or lucky.
   She says that she was born under a favourable star.

noun

1. A favourable person
   As of Friday, RealClearPolitics puts Biden's favourables at 51 per cent and his unfavourables at 44 per cent. 17 October 2020, Éric Grenier, “How U.S. polls got it wrong in 2016 — and why they're more likely to get it right this time”, in CBC