Favorably

Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪvərəbli/

Definitions of favorably

adverb In a favorable manner; showing approval or preference

Example Sentences

A1 She spoke favorably of her new job.

A2 The reviews for the restaurant were favorably positive.

B1 The new policy was favorably received by employees.

B2 The company's stock performed favorably in the market.

C1 The candidate's qualifications were viewed favorably by the hiring committee.

C2 The negotiations between the two countries ended favorably for both parties.

Examples of favorably in a Sentence

formal The company's financial report was reviewed favorably by the board of directors.

informal The teacher graded my project favorably, I got an A+!

slang My friends always speak favorably of that new restaurant in town.

figurative Her positive attitude always influences others to think favorably about the situation.

Grammatical Forms of favorably

• past tense: favored
• plural: favorably
• comparative: more favorably
• superlative: most favorably
• present tense: favorably
• future tense: will favorably
• perfect tense: have favored
• continuous tense: is favorably
• singular: favorable
• positive degree: favorable
• infinitive: to favor
• gerund: favoring
• participle: favoring

Origin and Evolution of favorably

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'favorably' originated from the Old French word 'favorablement' which was derived from the Latin word 'favorabilis' meaning 'showing favor or goodwill'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'favorably' has retained its original meaning of showing favor or goodwill, but has also expanded to include the idea of being advantageous or beneficial.