In a way that shows approval, agreement, or positive judgment about something or someone.
From 'favorable,' which comes from Latin 'favorabilis,' derived from 'favor' meaning 'approval or preference.' The '-ly' suffix makes it an adverb, showing how the quality is expressed or observed.
People are much more likely to remember criticism than praise—neuroscience shows we're wired to remember negative feedback four times more strongly than positive feedback, so when someone speaks of you favorably, your brain has to work harder to hold onto it.
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