Literary notes about favorable (AI summary)
In literature, the word favorable is frequently employed to denote conditions or outcomes that are advantageous, propitious, or likely to yield success. Authors use it to describe everything from weather that benefits a voyage ([1]) and proposals aimed at peace ([2]) to strategic or political settings where conditions are ripe for success ([3], [4]). It also appears in more personal contexts, as when a character's speech or demeanor garners a positive reception ([5]) or creates an impression that advances their cause ([6]). This multifaceted usage underscores its ability to evoke a sense of benefit and encouragement—whether in nature, military strategy, or social interactions—thus enriching narrative tone and atmosphere ([7], [8]).
- We set sail for Cuba, and arrived there in the space of forty days, during which time the weather was sometimes favorable and sometimes boisterous.
— from The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2) by Bernal Díaz del Castillo - He advanced close to Tarentum and sent them favorable propositions, thinking that they would choose peace on fair terms.
— from Dio's Rome, Volume 1 by Cassius Dio Cocceianus - The latter of these has undoubtedly represented the whole affair in the most favorable light for his sovereign.
— from The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon - H2 anchor Chapter II: That The Notions Of Democratic Nations On Government Are Naturally Favorable To The Concentration Of Power
— from Democracy in America — Volume 2 by Alexis de Tocqueville - He began to feel, at last, after the favorable reception of his speech, a little cheered.
— from The Best Short Stories of 1917, and the Yearbook of the American Short Story - CHAPTER X He stopped to dinner that evening, and, much to Ruth’s satisfaction, made a favorable impression on her father.
— from Martin Eden by Jack London - Even in the most favorable circumstances, many years might elapse before the commencement of the foundation of the State.
— from The Jewish State by Theodor Herzl - A state whose capital is too near the frontier cannot have so favorable a base in a defensive war as one whose capital is more retired.
— from The Art of War by baron de Antoine Henri Jomini
