Learn how to use the comparative “more favorable” and superlative “most favorable” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “favorable”?

The comparative form of “favorable” is “more favorable”.

Example

The weather forecast for tomorrow is more favorable than today.

Example

The new policy is more favorable to small businesses.

What is the superlative form of “favorable”?

The superlative form of “favorable” is “most favorable”.

Example

Out of all the options, this is the most favorable outcome.

Example

The company's decision was the most favorable for its employees.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "favorable" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more favorable" and "most favorable" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of advantage or desirability.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Favorable" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more favorable”

better

Used to indicate that something is more advantageous or beneficial.

Example

The revised plan is better for our team.

preferable

Used to suggest that something is more desirable or suitable.

Example

I find the new design preferable to the old one.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most favorable”

best

Used to describe something that is the most advantageous or beneficial.

Example

This is the best solution to the problem.

ideal

Used to indicate that something is the most perfect or suitable.

Example

The new location is the ideal spot for our event.

Using than with comparative “more favorable”

When using the comparative form "more favorable" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The weather forecast for tomorrow is more favorable than today." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of favorability in the weather forecast for tomorrow is higher than the level of favorability today.

How can I use this expression in context?

“more favorable” and “most favorable” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Weather

  The climate in this city is more favorable than in the neighboring town.

  The climate in this city is more favorable than in the neighboring town.

• 2. Policies

  The new regulations are the most favorable for consumers.

  The new regulations are the most favorable for consumers.

• 3. Decisions

  Choosing option B is more favorable than option A.

  Choosing option B is more favorable than option A.

• 4. Outcomes

  The result of the negotiation was the most favorable for both parties.

  The result of the negotiation was the most favorable for both parties.

Related idioms and phrases

A blessing in disguise

Something that seems bad or unlucky at first but turns out to be good in the end.

Example

Losing my job was a blessing in disguise because it led me to start my own business.

Silver lining

A positive aspect or benefit that comes from a difficult or unfortunate situation.

Example

The silver lining of the pandemic was that it brought families closer together.