favourably
favourably — adverb
1. showing that you like, approve of, or have a positive opinion about someone or s
showing that you like, approve of, or have a positive opinion about someone or something — for example, when you praise their work, agree with their idea, or rate them well against others.
The architect's bold design was reviewed favourably by the city planning committee.
passive: be reviewed favourably by [judge]
Soraya speaks very favourably of her old chemistry teacher whenever the subject comes up.
collocation: speak favourably of [person]
Critics compared the young pianist favourably with the great names of the last century.
The new café in our neighbourhood has been received favourably by both customers and food bloggers.
Tamar nodded favourably as her colleague explained the new training plan.
- approvingly
more direct; signals open praise or agreement
- positively
broader and more neutral; can describe opinions or results
- warmly
stresses friendly emotion in the response
- unfavourably
the direct opposite; with disapproval or in a worse light
- negatively
broader; with a bad opinion or outcome
文法句型
compare X favourably with/to Y
speak/look/respond/react favourably (on/to)
用法筆記
Subject is usually a person or group expressing an opinion; common verbs are 'review', 'speak of', 'react', 'respond', 'compare', 'receive'. Distinguish from sense 2 by asking: is the subject EXPRESSING approval (sense 1) or BENEFITING from a situation (sense 2)?
常見錯誤
2. under conditions that help you, making it more likely you will get a good result
under conditions that help you, making it more likely you will get a good result, win, or make progress.
The peace talks ended favourably for the smaller country, which kept its key fishing rights.
favourably for [party who benefits]
Renata's small bakery is favourably located near the busiest train station in the city.
collocation: favourably located / positioned
Thanks to the dry weather, harvest season is progressing favourably across the wheat fields.
The exchange rate has shifted favourably for tourists travelling to Japan this autumn.
Wei's interview went so favourably that the manager offered him the job before lunch.
- advantageously
more formal; stresses gain or benefit clearly
- positively
broader; covers both opinion and outcome
- well
everyday equivalent for 'turn out favourably' → 'turn out well'
- unfavourably
the direct opposite; in a way that reduces your chances
- badly
everyday opposite for outcomes that go wrong
文法句型
[event] turned out favourably
favourably positioned/placed
the conditions favourably affect [thing]
用法筆記
Subject is usually a situation, condition, or event — not a person expressing opinions (that's sense 1). Often pairs with 'for [the person who benefits]'. Common verbs: end, turn out, develop, progress, position, locate, shift.