Antonyms for favorably

Grammar : Adv

Spell : fey-ver-uh-buh l, feyv-ruh-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈfeɪ vər ə bəl, ˈfeɪv rə-

Definition of favorably

Origin : mid-14c., from Old French favorable "well-disposed, favorable, partial," from Latin favorabilis "favored, in favor," from favor (see favor (n.)). Related: Favorably.

adv genially, in a kindly manner
adv opportunely, advantageously

Example sentences :

But to his surprise he found that Mrs. Rushton was inclined to regard it favorably.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

"That's right, to own up," said Robert, favorably impressed with his frank confession.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

From the first he appears to have favorably impressed the members of the House.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

Another person who refused to accept Phillips favorably was Phineas Babbitt.
Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln

It was evident that the housekeeper's manner had not impressed him favorably.
Extract from : « Mary-'Gusta » by Joseph C. Lincoln

"I'm glad you were so favorably impressed with the boy," she said.
Extract from : « Mary-'Gusta » by Joseph C. Lincoln

It was as if he had presented a letter from somebody well and favorably known.
Extract from : « The Flockmaster of Poison Creek » by George W. Ogden

I am a coward too, and fear you would not look upon my plan as favorably as I do.
Extract from : « Molly Bawn » by Margaret Wolfe Hamilton

As to size and strength they compared equally if not favorably with the Germans.
Extract from : « Fighting in France » by Ross Kay

There was a refinement and delicacy about the girl which impressed Frank favorably.
Extract from : « Frank Merriwell's Bravery » by Burt L. Standish

Synonyms for favorably

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