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Grammar : Adv
Spell : fey-ver-uh-buh l, feyv-ruh-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfeɪ vər ə bəl, ˈfeɪv rə-



Definition of favorably

Origin :
  • mid-14c., from Old French favorable "well-disposed, favorable, partial," from Latin favorabilis "favored, in favor," from favor (see favor (n.)). Related: Favorably.
  • adv genially, in a kindly manner
  • adv opportunely, advantageously
Example sentences :
  • But to his surprise he found that Mrs. Rushton was inclined to regard it favorably.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • "That's right, to own up," said Robert, favorably impressed with his frank confession.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • From the first he appears to have favorably impressed the members of the House.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • Another person who refused to accept Phillips favorably was Phineas Babbitt.
  • Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • It was evident that the housekeeper's manner had not impressed him favorably.
  • Extract from : « Mary-'Gusta » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • "I'm glad you were so favorably impressed with the boy," she said.
  • Extract from : « Mary-'Gusta » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • It was as if he had presented a letter from somebody well and favorably known.
  • Extract from : « The Flockmaster of Poison Creek » by George W. Ogden
  • I am a coward too, and fear you would not look upon my plan as favorably as I do.
  • Extract from : « Molly Bawn » by Margaret Wolfe Hamilton
  • As to size and strength they compared equally if not favorably with the Germans.
  • Extract from : « Fighting in France » by Ross Kay
  • There was a refinement and delicacy about the girl which impressed Frank favorably.
  • Extract from : « Frank Merriwell's Bravery » by Burt L. Standish

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