favorably C1 Topic:Cause, Change & Process Also spelled favourably US /ˈfeɪvɝəbli/ See IPA manual Freq #40058 Meanings 1 adv In a way that shows approval or support. Critics reviewed the play favorably. 2 adv In a way that gives an advantage or good result. Our prices compare favorably with those of our rivals. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adv · in a way that shows... favourably Etymology AI details From favorable + -ly. Topics Cause, Change & Process Word Formation & Derivatives External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # favorably **Type:** Word **Level:** C1 **Part of speech:** adv **IPA (US):** /ˈfeɪvɝəbli/ **Frequency rank:** 40058 ## Meanings 1. In a way that shows approval or support. 2. In a way that gives an advantage or good result. ## Examples - Critics reviewed the play favorably. - Our prices compare favorably with those of our rivals. ## Etymology From favorable + -ly. ## AI Etymology Favorably is from favorable + -ly. The analysis is mainly morphological: the modern adverbial form is built from the named base and affix. In present-day use, it can mean in a way that shows approval or support, or in a way that gives an advantage or good result. ## Topics - Cause, Change & Process - Word Formation & Derivatives markdown