favorable

adjective

1. 1

   presaging or likely to bring good luck

   a favorable time to ask for a raise

   lucky stars

2. 2

   occurring at a convenient or suitable time

   an opportune time to receive guests

3. 3

   (of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate

   the days were fair and the winds were favorable

4. 4

   encouraging or approving or pleasing

   a favorable reply

   he received a favorable rating

5. 5

   inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile

   a government friendly to our interests

   an amicable agreement