1.very favorable or advantageous;
a golden opportunity
2.encouraging or approving or pleasing;
a favorable reply
3.(of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate;
the days were fair and the winds were favorable
4.favorably disposed; not antagonistic;
a government favorable to our interests
5.tending to favor or bring good luck;
miracles are auspicious accidents
6.at a convenient or suitable time;
an opportune time to receive guests
7.granting what has been desired or requested;
a favorable reply