tending to favor or bring good luck; "miracles are auspicious accidents"; "encouraging omens"; "a favorable time to ask for a raise"; "lucky stars"; "a prosperous moment to make a decision"
(of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate; "the days were fair and the winds were favorable"
encouraging or approving or pleasing; "a favorable reply"; "he received a favorable rating"; "listened with a favorable ear"; "made a favorable impression"
at a convenient or suitable time; "an opportune time to receive guests"
presaging or likely to bring good luck
occurring at a convenient or suitable time
(of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate
