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Definition of favorably

favorably

/ˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bli/
(UK: favourably)
fa · vor · a · bly
Adjective:favorable
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favorably Lexical Profile

favorably Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

American With approval, support, or a positive attitude.

Example

"The committee responded favorably to the new budget proposal."

2

American To one's advantage, benefit, or in a promising way.

Example

"Our latest model compares favorably with much more expensive competitors."

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• Rhymes for favorably

• Nearby Words

favorability
favorable
favorableness
favorably
favorite
favoritism
fawkes

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Favorably. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/favorably
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