Favorably

adv

adv ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a favorable manner.

    "She looked favorably on people who gave freely their assistance."

Adverb
  1. 1
    showing approval wordnet

Synonyms

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accordantlyacquiescentlyadvantageouslyaffirmativelyagreeablyamelioratively

Example

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"The applicant impressed the examiner favorably."

Etymology

From favorable + -ly.

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