fa·vor·a·ble 
(fāvər-ə-bəl, fāvrə-)
(fāvər-ə-bəl, fāvrə-)adj.
1. Advantageous; helpful: favorable winds.
2. Encouraging; propitious: a favorable diagnosis.
3. Manifesting approval; commendatory: a favorable report.
4. Winning approval; pleasing: a favorable impression.
5. Granting what has been desired or requested: a favorable reply.
6. Indulgent or partial: listened with a favorable ear.
favor·a·ble·ness n.
favor·a·bly adv.